US Bridges

County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 400 Ft North US 431 · Structure no. 011789

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Hwy. 1005
CrossesHoneycomb Creek
Location400 Ft North US 431
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45786, -86.28182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1997)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Hwy. 1005 over Honeycomb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.