US Bridges

Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 11.6 MI N S-94 Ramer · Structure no. 013901

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHobbie Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location11.6 MI N S-94 Ramer
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21017, -86.25521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief carry?

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

How long is Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbie Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.