US Bridges

Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 2.4 MI SE Maysville · Structure no. 003508

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGurley Pike
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.4 MI SE Maysville
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75286, -86.39146
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1992)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurley Pike 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 Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gurley Pike over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.