US Bridges

Road over Givens Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Co. Rd. 15 · Structure no. 007879

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Givens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Givens Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesGivens Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Co. Rd. 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31974, -85.27981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: 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 rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2019)
Projected traffic634 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Givens Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Givens 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 Givens Branch carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Givens Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Road over Givens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.