US Bridges

SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N.Henry CO.37 · Structure no. 010610

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95 MP 51.823
CrossesAbbie Creek
Location1.3 Mi.N.Henry CO.37
RouteState Highway 95
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65113, -85.21935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2013)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 MP 51.823 over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.