US Bridges

Road over Omussee Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. on Co. Rd. 55 · Structure no. 005411

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Omussee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Omussee Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesOmussee Creek
LocationRc Br. on Co. Rd. 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33235, -85.23012
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Omussee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Omussee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Omussee Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over Omussee Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Omussee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.