US Bridges

Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Al 52 to CO RD 48 · Structure no. 018262

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
629
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBill Yance RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationAl 52 to CO RD 48
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28252, -85.18391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (1992)
Projected traffic850 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Yance RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Yance RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.