US Bridges

Road over Jones Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvt.On Woods RD · Structure no. 006861

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Jones Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesJones Branch
LocationRc Br. Culvt.On Woods RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33208, -85.35441
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2019)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Jones 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 Jones Branch carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Road over Jones Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.