US Bridges

Road over Ward Mill Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 32 · Structure no. 009021

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Ward Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Ward Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesWard Mill Creek
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48693, -85.26667
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Ward Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Ward 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 Ward Mill Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road over Ward Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Ward Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.