US Bridges

Road NO.8 over Armstrong Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br.Culvt. on Paved Rd. 8 · Structure no. 007880

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road NO.8 over Armstrong Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road NO.8 over Armstrong 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad NO.8
CrossesArmstrong Branch
LocationBr.Culvt. on Paved Rd. 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37804, -85.19062
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic161 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road NO.8 over Armstrong Branch built?

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

What condition is Road NO.8 over Armstrong 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 NO.8 over Armstrong Branch carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Road NO.8 over Armstrong Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road NO.8 over Armstrong Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.