US Bridges

County Road No 123 over Foster Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvert on FAS 16 · Structure no. 012735

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 123 over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road No 123 over Foster Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road No 123
CrossesFoster Creek
LocationRc Br. Culvert on FAS 16
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41181, -85.16125
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 123 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 123 over Foster 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 No 123 over Foster Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 123 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 123 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.