US Bridges

County Road 4 over Poplar Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 6 Miles South of Hartford · Structure no. 004011

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4 over Poplar Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location6 Miles South of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01614, -85.67282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Poplar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 4 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.