US Bridges

Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.8 MI NE JCT CO Rt No 59 · Structure no. 012627

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesHanna Creek Road
CrossesHanna Mill Creek
Location2.8 MI NE JCT CO Rt No 59
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32454, -87.25587
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanna Creek Road over Hanna 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hanna Creek Road over Hanna Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.