US Bridges

D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 37 to US 231 · Structure no. 018918

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesD. Hodge Road
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
LocationCO RD 37 to US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06673, -85.36885
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 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 traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D. Hodge Road over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.