US Bridges

SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 10 Mi. N. Jct. SR 27 · Structure no. 004117

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,549 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 MP 9.950
CrossesSpears Creek
Location10 Mi. N. Jct. SR 27
RouteState Highway 85
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17418, -85.7914
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic1,900 (2013)
Projected traffic2,549 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears 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 9.950 over Spears Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 85 MP 9.950 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.