US Bridges

County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvt. on FAS 23 · Structure no. 005041

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford is a concrete culvert carrying County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford 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 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO54
CrossesHawkins Ford
LocationRc Br. Culvt. on FAS 23
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65269, -85.39054
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic541 (2021)
Projected traffic649 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford built?

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

What condition is County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road NO54 over Hawkins Ford?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.