US Bridges

Road over Ward Mill Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culvt on RDNO.124 · Structure no. 013198

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Ward Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Ward Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesWard Mill Creek
LocationRc Br Culvt on RDNO.124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47907, -85.26862
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Ward Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Ward Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Ward Mill Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Road over Ward Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Ward Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.