US Bridges

Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · .5 Mi. E. Henson Springs · Structure no. 006129

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River 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 284 ft (86.6 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 River
Location.5 Mi. E. Henson Springs
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01882, -88.05343
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River built?

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

What condition is Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River 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 River carry?

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

How long is Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Henson Springs RD over Buttahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.