US Bridges

Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI East of Stewart · Structure no. 021273

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek is a other culvert carrying Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDuncan Loop Road
CrossesHardin Creek
Location1.3 MI East of Stewart
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91205, -87.68163
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2019)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks15%
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$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Loop Road over Hardin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Loop Road over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.