US Bridges

Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.9 MI NE of JCT Ala 215 · Structure no. 014313

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2036. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHolt Peterson Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.9 MI NE of JCT Ala 215
RouteCounty Highway 428
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22956, -87.46207
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic700 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holt Peterson Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Peterson Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.