US Bridges

Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3 Mi. NE Jct.Co RD 468_ · Structure no. 021519

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUpper Hurricane RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3 Mi. NE Jct.Co RD 468_
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91923, -86.35886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Hurricane RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.