US Bridges

Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 MI NE of Samson · Structure no. 004743

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTravis Wise Road
CrossesPalmer Branch
Location5 MI NE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18011, -86.02164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Travis Wise Road over Palmer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.