US Bridges

SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 4.7 MI N Columbia · Structure no. 016599

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95 MP 28.023
CrossesFoster Creek
Location4.7 MI N Columbia
RouteState Highway 95
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36068, -85.11107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2013)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2033
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 MP 28.023 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.