US Bridges

Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.15 MI SE Exit 242 I-65 · Structure no. 019877

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMccain Parkway
CrossesHogpen Creek
Location0.15 MI SE Exit 242 I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27726, -86.79786
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccain Parkway over Hogpen 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mccain Parkway over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.