US Bridges

Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvt. on Cord. 5 · Structure no. 008632

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesMcclenny Mill Creek
LocationRc Br. Culvt. on Cord. 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3761, -85.35583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Mcclenny Mill 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 Mcclenny Mill Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Mcclenny Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.