US Bridges

White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles S W of Slocomb · Structure no. 003386

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4 Miles S W of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05637, -85.62427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2020.

How much traffic does White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.