US Bridges

Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie

Good

Henry County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of HWY 95 · Structure no. 018526

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 46
CrossesLittle Abbie
Location1 Mile East of HWY 95
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60289, -85.21808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2020)
Projected traffic484 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie 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. Road 46 over Little Abbie carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 46 over Little Abbie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.