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County Road NO40 over Poor Creek

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Henry County, Alabama · Rc Culvert on FAS Rt 18 · Structure no. 011366

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO40 over Poor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road NO40 over Poor Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 639 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO40
CrossesPoor Creek
LocationRc Culvert on FAS Rt 18
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5517, -85.31275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
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 traffic639 (2020)
Projected traffic767 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road NO40 over Poor Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road NO40 over Poor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road NO40 over Poor Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO40 over Poor 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 Poor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.