US Bridges

County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Mile North of Hartford · Structure no. 006290

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 41
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location5 Mile North of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1717, -85.69869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 41 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 41 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.