US Bridges

County RD 17 over Hines Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. S. of Sawyerville · Structure no. 008720

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 17 over Hines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 17 over Hines Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 17
CrossesHines Creek
Location2.9 Mi. S. of Sawyerville
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71167, -87.735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic100 (1987)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 17 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 17 over Hines 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 17 over Hines Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is County RD 17 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County RD 17 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.