US Bridges

Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Br. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 75 · Structure no. 011160

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Indian 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationBr. Culvt. on Pavedrd. 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63966, -85.35889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic422 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$684,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Road over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.