US Bridges

Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.9 M E No 22 · Structure no. 005374

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Road
CrossesHodnett Mill Creek
Location2.9 M E No 22
RouteCounty Highway 573
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03659, -85.5983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic195 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Road over Hodnett Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek?

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

Who owns Drake Road over Hodnett Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.