US Bridges

Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culvt CO RD 79 · Structure no. 010722

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Paved Road over Foster 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Paved Road
CrossesFoster Creek
LocationRc Br Culvt CO RD 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36611, -85.12872
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$891,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Paved Road over Foster 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Paved Road over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.