US Bridges

Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 11.4 MI N S-94 Ramer · Structure no. 011195

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 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.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbie Road
CrossesRamer Creek
Location11.4 MI N S-94 Ramer
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20867, -86.25175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.6 million (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 June 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbie Road over Ramer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.