US Bridges

CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. East CO RD 53 · Structure no. 013966

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesHodnett Creek
Location0.8 Mi. East CO RD 53
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52202, -85.59583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$601,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54 over Hodnett 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 54 over Hodnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.