US Bridges

Road over Piney Wood Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · R.C.Br.Culvert on RD 207 · Structure no. 013857

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Piney Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Piney Wood Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesPiney Wood Creek
LocationR.C.Br.Culvert on RD 207
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70361, -85.32079
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic14 by 2034
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$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Piney Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Piney Wood 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 Piney Wood Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Road over Piney Wood Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Piney Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.