US Bridges

Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Houston County Line · Structure no. 014805

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,673
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHenry CO #22 RD
CrossesLittle Omusse Creek
LocationHouston County Line
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31098, -85.27792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,673 (2024)
Projected traffic3,208 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek carry?

About 2,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henry CO #22 RD over Little Omusse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.