US Bridges

Road over Peterman Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Br.Culv. Co. Rd. 113 · Structure no. 013464

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Peterman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Peterman Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesPeterman Creek
LocationBr.Culv. Co. Rd. 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.54579, -85.13389
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2020)
Projected traffic136 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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$689,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Peterman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Peterman 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 Road over Peterman Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Peterman Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Peterman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.