US Bridges

Road over Givens Branch

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 33 · Structure no. 008633

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2021 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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesGivens Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38389, -85.33638
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$631,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Givens Branch built?

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

What condition is Road over Givens Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Givens Branch carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Givens Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Road over Givens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.