US Bridges

Progress Drive over Little Hurricane

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1/2M N HWY Ll E of Stephe · Structure no. 020176

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress Drive over Little Hurricane is a concrete culvert carrying Progress Drive over Little Hurricane in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProgress Drive
CrossesLittle Hurricane
Location1/2M N HWY Ll E of Stephe
RouteCounty Highway 2000
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18333, -87.31109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Progress Drive over Little Hurricane built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress Drive over Little Hurricane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Progress Drive over Little Hurricane carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Progress Drive over Little Hurricane?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Progress Drive over Little Hurricane?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.