Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGeneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles East Samson · Structure no. 002742
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2009
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges 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 January 2009.
How much traffic does Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.