US Bridges

Road over Elliott Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 61 · Structure no. 009295

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Elliott Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Elliott Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesElliott Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41228, -85.16426
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Elliott Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Elliott Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Elliott Branch carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Road over Elliott Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Elliott Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.