US Bridges

Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Br. on Co. Dirt RD.NO.231 · Structure no. 014177

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesPoor Creek Relief Bridge
LocationBr. on Co. Dirt RD.NO.231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51412, -85.35119
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge 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 Poor Creek Relief Bridge carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Poor Creek Relief Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.