US Bridges

County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 7 Mi. NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 018279

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300,356
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location7 Mi. NW of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6767, -85.32944
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300,356 (2021)
Projected traffic427 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Piney Woods 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 54 over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 300,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.