US Bridges

CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3 MI S E Hurtsboro · Structure no. 011722

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO 3
CrossesHurtsboro Creek
Location3 MI S E Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20551, -85.37943
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1980)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CO 3 over Hurtsboro 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3 over Hurtsboro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.