US Bridges

Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.70 MI N Almond FAS #5 · Structure no. 006550

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 15
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.70 MI N Almond FAS #5
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1753, -85.5983
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic441 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 15 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.