US Bridges

Road over Jack Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · R.C.Culvt. on CO Rd. 104 · Structure no. 018527

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Jack 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesJack Creek
LocationR.C.Culvt. on CO Rd. 104
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5915, -85.38273
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$928,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Jack Creek built?

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

What condition is Road over Jack 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Jack Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Road over Jack Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Road over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.