US Bridges

Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile NW of ST RD No 19 · Structure no. 008939

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsey Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1 Mile NW of ST RD No 19
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25124, -88.06976
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2001)
Projected traffic264 by 2035
Trucks15%
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$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Road 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 Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lindsey Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.