US Bridges

Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Co. Rd. 63 to Co. Rd. 55 · Structure no. 020117

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace Buie Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationCo. Rd. 63 to Co. Rd. 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.269, -85.21577
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2008)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace Buie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Buie Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.