US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .15 MI E JCT CO 35 · Structure no. 014928

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 72
CrossesHogpen Creek
Location.15 MI E JCT CO 35
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29084, -86.79125
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2025)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen 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 Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 72 over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.