US Bridges

County Road 4 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 7 MI South of Hartford · Structure no. 004012

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4 over Ten Mile 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location7 MI South of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01493, -85.65244
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 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 traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$268,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 4 over Ten Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.