US Bridges

CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Hcp 34-05-94 · Structure no. 016797

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Ro 45
CrossesSpivey Mill Creek
LocationHcp 34-05-94
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39506, -85.30323
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2022)
Projected traffic562 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Ro 45 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 CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Ro 45 over Spivey Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.