US Bridges

Horne RD over Newton Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Geneva CO LN to HWY 52 W · Structure no. 015080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horne RD over Newton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Horne RD over Newton Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHorne RD
CrossesNewton Creek
LocationGeneva CO LN to HWY 52 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17961, -85.47668
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1993)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horne RD over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horne RD over Newton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Horne RD over Newton Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Horne RD over Newton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horne RD over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.