US Bridges

CO RD.497 over Henson Br

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 3 Miles NE Wed.Raughton · Structure no. 019666

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD.497 over Henson Br is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD.497 over Henson Br in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD.497
CrossesHenson Br
Location3 Miles NE Wed.Raughton
RouteCounty Highway 497
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3639, -85.466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2004)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD.497 over Henson Br built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD.497 over Henson Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD.497 over Henson Br carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CO RD.497 over Henson Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD.497 over Henson Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.