US Bridges

Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Al 53 to CO RD 81 · Structure no. 009476

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Grove RD
CrossesGuy Branch
LocationAl 53 to CO RD 81
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05511, -85.24146
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1993)
Projected traffic600 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$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch built?

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

What condition is Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hickory Grove RD over Guy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.