US Bridges

Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · JCT CR.23 & CR A23 · Structure no. 020992

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
68
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

CarriesVina Shottsville
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationJCT CR.23 & CR A23
RouteCounty Highway 0A23
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35852, -88.0697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2015)
Projected traffic101 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vina Shottsville over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.