US Bridges

George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .7 MI NE of JCT CO Rt 59 · Structure no. 010848

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Newell Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.7 MI NE of JCT CO Rt 59
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2103, -87.29399
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic700 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$685,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Newell Rd. over Hurricane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns George Newell Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.