Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W CO RD 417 · Structure no. 001146
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sharpes Cove RD over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.