US Bridges

Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Howardtown · Structure no. 017021

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesAbb Richardson RD
CrossesArmstrong Creek
LocationHowardtown
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39664, -88.16905
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Abb Richardson RD over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.