US Bridges

Henry RD over Rock Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Henry RD at Srygley RD · Structure no. 015681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry RD over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry RD over Rock Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHenry RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationHenry RD at Srygley RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59733, -87.92175
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry RD over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henry RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Henry RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Henry RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.