US Bridges

Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.8 MI NE of JCT CO Rt 59 · Structure no. 020355

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHannah Creek Road
CrossesHogsick Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of JCT CO Rt 59
RouteCounty Highway 861
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34239, -87.21616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek built?

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

What condition is Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek?

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

Who owns Hannah Creek Road over Hogsick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.