US Bridges

Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Huckleberry Crk. · Structure no. 019198

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElkwood Section RD
CrossesHuckleberry Creek
LocationHuckleberry Crk.
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97699, -86.65739
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2005)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elkwood Section RD over Huckleberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.