US Bridges

Ray RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E JCT CO RD 468 · Structure no. 007185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ray 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRay RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT CO RD 468
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85285, -86.39866
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$475,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray RD over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Ray 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 Ray RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Ray RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ray RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.