Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · 1 MI N CO RD 20-ABB RD · Structure no. 013555
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Dirt Rd-Abb RD over Henson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.