US Bridges

SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 7.1 MI.N.JCT.SR27 · Structure no. 004116

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 MP 6.989
CrossesProvidence Creek
Location7.1 MI.N.JCT.SR27
RouteState Highway 85
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14467, -85.82445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2013)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$840,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 MP 6.989 over Providence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.