US Bridges

Road over Herring Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 18 · Structure no. 006862

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Herring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Herring 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesHerring Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44136, -85.28276
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2021)
Projected traffic53 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Herring Branch built?

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

What condition is Road over Herring 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 Herring Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over Herring Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Herring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.