US Bridges

CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · Henry CO Line to AL52 · Structure no. 003713

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD No 22
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationHenry CO Line to AL52
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30499, -85.16147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (1990)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 22 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 22 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.