US Bridges

Honey DR over Jenny River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Tn State Line · Structure no. 005686

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey DR over Jenny River is a concrete channel beam carrying Honey DR over Jenny River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHoney DR
CrossesJenny River
Location0.2 MI S Tn State Line
RouteCounty Highway 481
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98798, -86.39956
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$547,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey DR over Jenny River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey DR over Jenny 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Honey DR over Jenny River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Honey DR over Jenny River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Honey DR over Jenny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.