US Bridges

Hobbie Road over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N S-94 in Ramer Al · Structure no. 015139

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbie Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hobbie Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 625 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbie Road
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI N S-94 in Ramer Al
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07, -86.22167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (1988)
Projected traffic625 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbie Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbie Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hobbie Road over Creek carry?

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

How long is Hobbie Road over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbie Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.