US Bridges

Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.0 MI East of US 45 · Structure no. 018537

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHutto Road
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location1.0 MI East of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00797, -88.22509
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 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 traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutto Road over Chickasaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hutto Road over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.