US Bridges

CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 4042 Ft S JCT 1161 · Structure no. 018657

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO HWY 131
CrossesLittle Hog Creek
Location4042 Ft S JCT 1161
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24604, -86.29408
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 131 over Little Hog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 131 over Little Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.