US Bridges

Road over Omussee Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. on Co. Pavedrd. 6 · Structure no. 010721

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Omussee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Road over Omussee Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesOmussee Creek
LocationRc Br. on Co. Pavedrd. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33812, -85.24976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Omussee Creek built?

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

What condition is Road over Omussee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Omussee Creek carry?

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

How long is Road over Omussee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Omussee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.