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Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 29 to CO RD 43 · Structure no. 009072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
245
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarper Joy
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
LocationCO RD 29 to CO RD 43
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10473, -85.36207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic245 (1992)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Harper Joy over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.