US Bridges

Road over Hicks Branch

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvt. on Pa. 25 · Structure no. 007581

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Hicks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Hicks Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesHicks Branch
LocationRc Br. Culvt. on Pa. 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38205, -85.39622
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Hicks Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Hicks Branch 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 Hicks Branch carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Road over Hicks Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Hicks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.