US Bridges

Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Henderson Bridge Road · Structure no. 019663

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Brdg Rd.
CrossesNo Named Creek
LocationHenderson Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21296, -86.33346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2012)
Projected traffic53 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Brdg Rd. over No Named Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.