US Bridges

#23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.5MI E of SR 14 · Structure no. 005196

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

#23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries#23/LEWISTON Rd.
CrossesHughes Creek
Location2.5MI E of SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07064, -88.09925
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1998)
Projected traffic600 by 2028
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns #23/LEWISTON Rd. over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.