US Bridges

Road over Abbie Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Br. on Paved Rd. 46 · Structure no. 010222

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Abbie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Road over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesAbbie Creek
LocationRcdg Br. on Paved Rd. 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60994, -85.20256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2021)
Projected traffic871 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Abbie Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Abbie Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Road over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.