US Bridges

Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 E Sibleyville RD · Structure no. 002509

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,923 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior-Trafford R
CrossesHogeland Creek
Location100 E Sibleyville RD
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83524, -86.78414
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2023)
Projected traffic1,923 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior-Trafford R over Hogeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.