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County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 MI NE of Samson · Structure no. 003454

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location4 MI NE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12953, -85.98066
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Double Bridges 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.