US Bridges

Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.2 MI NE JCT CO Rt 59 · Structure no. 018959

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHannah Creek Road
CrossesDavis Creek
Location4.2 MI NE JCT CO Rt 59
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33203, -87.23799
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hannah Creek Road over Davis 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 Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hannah Creek Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.