US Bridges

SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. N.Abbeville · Structure no. 003847

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95 MP 49.317
CrossesLittle Abbie Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N.Abbeville
RouteState Highway 95
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61697, -85.22862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic872 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 95 MP 49.317 over Little Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.