US Bridges

County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culvert FAS Rt 23 · Structure no. 015715

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Rd. No. 54
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationRc Br Culvert FAS Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.657, -85.38909
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 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 traffic541 (2021)
Projected traffic649 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. No. 54 over Indian 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 County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek?

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

Who owns County Rd. No. 54 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.