US Bridges

Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Culvt. on FAS RT12 · Structure no. 009564

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road No. 112
CrossesHayden Branch
LocationRc Culvt. on FAS RT12
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38657, -85.09884
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic167 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Road No. 112 over Hayden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.