US Bridges

Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile East of Cord 11 · Structure no. 015361

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.3 Mile East of Cord 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20717, -88.11936
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic66 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$692,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor 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 Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Taylor Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.