US Bridges

County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. North of Headland · Structure no. 005037

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,524 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. No. 99
CrossesSpivey Mill Creek
Location1.6 Mi. North of Headland
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38561, -85.28572
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2021)
Projected traffic2,524 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Rd. No. 99 over Spivey Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.