US Bridges

Cureton RD over Hodges Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 33 to CO RD 16 · Structure no. 015081

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cureton RD over Hodges Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cureton RD over Hodges Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCureton RD
CrossesHodges Branch
LocationCO RD 33 to CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0882, -85.36989
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1990)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cureton RD over Hodges Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cureton RD over Hodges Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cureton RD over Hodges Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Cureton RD over Hodges Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cureton RD over Hodges Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.