US Bridges

Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 MI SE of Hartford · Structure no. 010220

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 16
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3 MI SE of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07458, -85.64977
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 16 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 16 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.