US Bridges

Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E of Anderson RD · Structure no. 018836

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,384 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTidmore Bend Road
CrossesHenley Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03403, -85.94117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2003)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidmore Bend Road over Henley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tidmore Bend Road over Henley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.