US Bridges

AL-124 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 0 9 MI E JCT Al 102 · Structure no. 000246

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-124 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-124 over Hurricane Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-124
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0 9 MI E JCT Al 102
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81796, -87.41997
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2020)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-124 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-124 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-124 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-124 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns AL-124 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.