US Bridges

Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles East of Hartford · Structure no. 020305

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoster Clark Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 Miles East of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11869, -85.65387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2025)
Projected traffic64 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$810,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Clark Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Clark Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.