US Bridges

Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · .3 Mi. E. Henson Springs · Structure no. 006128

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
612 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2036. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesHenson Springs RD
CrossesButtahatchee R Relief
Location.3 Mi. E. Henson Springs
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01957, -88.05689
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic565 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee R Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.