US Bridges

Road over Dunham Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Co. Rd. 3 · Structure no. 008219

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Dunham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Dunham Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesDunham Creek
LocationBr. Culvt. on Co. Rd. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35035, -85.40227
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Dunham Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Dunham Creek 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 Dunham Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Road over Dunham Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Dunham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.