US Bridges

County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI East CO ROAD1468 · Structure no. 005684

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Lake RD
CrossesHurricane Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI East CO ROAD1468
RouteCounty Highway 434
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83712, -86.40299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.