US Bridges

Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 3.3 Mi. S. of Sawyerville · Structure no. 006859

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCarnation Road
CrossesTrib. to Hines Creek
Location3.3 Mi. S. of Sawyerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71, -87.75
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1989)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Carnation Road over Trib. to Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.