US Bridges

County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rcdg Main Br. on FAS 18 · Structure no. 012134

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. NO.40
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
LocationRcdg Main Br. on FAS 18
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55363, -85.36301
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River 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 County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

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

How long is County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. NO.40 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.