US Bridges

Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N S-94 Ramer · Structure no. 011194

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbie Road
CrossesRamer Creek
Location3.3 MI N S-94 Ramer
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09943, -86.23019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbie Road over Ramer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.