US Bridges

Al 216 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.1 MI N JCT SR 215 · Structure no. 017043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 216 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 216 over Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,794 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 216
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.1 MI N JCT SR 215
RouteState Highway 216
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21106, -87.44803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,591 (2022)
Projected traffic9,794 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 216 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 216 over Hurricane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 216 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 6,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 216 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 216 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.