US Bridges

Road over Deal Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 62 · Structure no. 006124

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Deal Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Deal Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesDeal Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4521, -85.40774
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$624,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Deal Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Deal 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 Deal Branch carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Road over Deal Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Deal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.