US Bridges

CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Hobson · Structure no. 020633

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 28
CrossesBull Hall Creek
LocationHobson
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49043, -88.12811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2013)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Bull Hall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Bull Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.