US Bridges

Road over Spivey Mill Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · CO RD 49 · Structure no. 016592

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Spivey Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Spivey Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesSpivey Mill Creek
LocationCO RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36726, -85.2636
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Spivey Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Spivey Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Spivey Mill Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Road over Spivey Mill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Road over Spivey Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.