US Bridges

Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.02 Mi. N. of CR 96 · Structure no. 019283

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSilas Ganey Rd.
CrossesMajors Creek
Location0.02 Mi. N. of CR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07038, -87.7652
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2019)
Projected traffic104 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Silas Ganey Rd. over Majors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.