US Bridges

Road over Mathis Mill Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on PAVEDRD.122 · Structure no. 006126

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Mathis Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Mathis Mill Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesMathis Mill Creek
LocationBr. Culvt. on PAVEDRD.122
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46119, -85.3
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic74 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$752,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Mathis Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Road over Mathis Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Mathis Mill Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Road over Mathis Mill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Mathis Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.