US Bridges

County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. S. of Hogglesvill · Structure no. 008843

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks 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 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 86
CrossesTrib. to Sparks Creek
Location2.8 Mi. S. of Hogglesvill
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82833, -87.49667
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 86 over Trib. to Sparks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.