US Bridges

Lowery Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Miles N.W.Of Samson · Structure no. 004516

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowery Road over Flat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowery Road over Flat Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLowery Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location8 Miles N.W.Of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16893, -86.15754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowery Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lowery Road over Flat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lowery Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lowery Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lowery Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.