US Bridges

Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 0.4 Miles West of CR 33 · Structure no. 019960

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAda Hanna Rd(dirt)
CrossesSipsey Creek
Location0.4 Miles West of CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15432, -88.1447
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic79 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ada Hanna Rd(dirt) over Sipsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.