Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch
FairPosted for loadGeneva County, Alabama · 3 MI W of Black · Structure no. 002894
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mill Road over Wheeler Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.