US Bridges

Road over Riley Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 62 · Structure no. 006125

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Riley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Riley 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 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesRiley Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45796, -85.40107
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 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$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Riley Branch built?

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

What condition is Road over Riley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Riley Branch carry?

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

How long is Road over Riley Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Riley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.