US Bridges

County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Mi. NE of Slocomb · Structure no. 003574

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesJack Ward Branch
Location4 Mi. NE of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16109, -85.55239
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2025)
Projected traffic178 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 73 over Jack Ward 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 73 over Jack Ward Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.