US Bridges

Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile East Big Cove RD · Structure no. 020030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHampton Ridge
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.5 Mile East Big Cove RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64694, -86.48556
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$565,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Ridge over Unnamed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Ridge over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.