US Bridges

County Road NO40 over Panther Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Culvert on FAS Rt. 18 · Structure no. 011158

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO40 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road NO40 over Panther Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO40
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationRc Culvert on FAS Rt. 18
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5462, -85.39749
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road NO40 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road NO40 over Panther 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 County Road NO40 over Panther Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO40 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road NO40 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.