US Bridges

County Road 41 over Barnes Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 6 Miles West of Hartford · Structure no. 004744

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Barnes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 41 over Barnes Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location6 Miles West of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12445, -85.78078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2024)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Barnes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.