US Bridges

Road over Mcrae Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 46 · Structure no. 009943

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Mcrae Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Mcrae Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesMcrae Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60981, -85.10625
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic409 (2020)
Projected traffic491 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Mcrae Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Mcrae 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 Mcrae Branch carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Road over Mcrae Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Mcrae Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.