US Bridges

CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · ER-6334(2); FAS 17 · Structure no. 016800

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 65
CrossesAbbie Creek
LocationER-6334(2); FAS 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47226, -85.17766
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2024)
Projected traffic866 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 65 over Abbie 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 CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 65 over Abbie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.