US Bridges

County Road 28 over Peterman Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · County Road 28 · Structure no. 017060

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Peterman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over Peterman Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesPeterman Creek
LocationCounty Road 28
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48039, -85.14774
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Peterman Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Peterman 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 28 over Peterman Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Peterman Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Peterman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.