US Bridges

County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI East CO RD 1468 · Structure no. 007184

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Lake RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.5 MI East CO RD 1468
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83711, -86.403
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic328 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lake 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Lake RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.