US Bridges

County Road 99 over Skipper Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br Culv on FAS 08 · Structure no. 016222

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 99 over Skipper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 99 over Skipper Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 99
CrossesSkipper Creek
LocationRc Br Culv on FAS 08
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53661, -85.25481
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2024)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$889,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 99 over Skipper Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 99 over Skipper 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 99 over Skipper Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 99 over Skipper Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 99 over Skipper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.