Hull Road over Town Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 4 Miles N Sumiton · Structure no. 007296
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hull Road over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hull Road over Town Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2030. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hull Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hull Road over Town 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Hull Road over Town Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Hull Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hull Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.