US Bridges

Road over Deshazo Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Culvt. on Paved Rd. 8 · Structure no. 006123

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Deshazo Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Deshazo Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesDeshazo Branch
LocationRc Culvt. on Paved Rd. 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37166, -85.25187
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic97 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Deshazo Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Deshazo Branch 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 Road over Deshazo Branch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Road over Deshazo Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Deshazo Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.