US Bridges

SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Bullock CO Line · Structure no. 015195

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek in Russell 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesHurtsboro Creek
Location1.1 MI E Bullock CO Line
RouteState Highway 51
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24414, -85.42144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2013)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 51 over Hurtsboro 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 SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SR 51 over Hurtsboro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.