US Bridges

Burwell RD over Ham Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.25 MI West HWY 53 · Structure no. 012806

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burwell RD over Ham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burwell RD over Ham Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBurwell RD
CrossesHam Creek
Location0.25 MI West HWY 53
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83054, -86.70326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1992)
Projected traffic510 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$426,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burwell RD over Ham Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burwell RD over Ham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Burwell RD over Ham Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burwell RD over Ham Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Burwell RD over Ham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.