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County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek

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Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culvt on FAS Rt 14 · Structure no. 003387

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO12
CrossesStevenson Creek
LocationRc Br Culvt on FAS Rt 14
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40049, -85.22069
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2020)
Projected traffic469 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road NO12 over Stevenson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road NO12 over Stevenson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.