US Bridges

Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles West of Jctst 19 · Structure no. 015362

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

About this bridge

Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain 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 53 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Hope Church RD
CrossesBull Mountain Creek
Location2 Miles West of Jctst 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29042, -88.09642
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain 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 Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Hope Church RD over Bull Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.