US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S SR 36 · Structure no. 017592

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesCrowdabout Creek
Location2.0 MI S SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39291, -87.02807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2000)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Crowdabout 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Crowdabout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.