US Bridges

Road over Douglas Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 6 · Structure no. 010720

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Douglas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Douglas Branch in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesDouglas Branch
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33186, -85.27221
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic147 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Douglas Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Douglas 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 Douglas Branch carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Road over Douglas Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Douglas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.