US Bridges

Road over Abbie Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Br. on Paved Rd. 57 · Structure no. 008223

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Abbie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Road over Abbie 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesAbbie Creek
LocationRcdg Br. on Paved Rd. 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47849, -85.23763
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2022)
Projected traffic562 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Abbie Creek built?

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

What condition is Road over Abbie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Abbie Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Road over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.