US Bridges

CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 4 Miles North of US78 · Structure no. 015452

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 56 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD No 56
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4 Miles North of US78
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24081, -88.08872
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic350 (2001)
Projected traffic462 by 2035
Trucks25%
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$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD No 56 over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 56 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.