US Bridges

County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles South of Slocomb · Structure no. 004295

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesWolfpen Branch
Location4 Miles South of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05695, -85.61612
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 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 traffic765 (2024)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Wolfpen 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch?

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

Who owns County Road 9 over Wolfpen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.