US Bridges

County Road 66 over Ward Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · R.C. Culvt Co. Rd. 66 · Structure no. 019212

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 66 over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 66 over Ward Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 66
CrossesWard Creek
LocationR.C. Culvt Co. Rd. 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44271, -85.24411
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 66 over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 66 over Ward 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 County Road 66 over Ward Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 66 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 66 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.