US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Mi. N. W. of Samson · Structure no. 006115

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 5
CrossesFaulk Mill Creek
Location4 Mi. N. W. of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14103, -86.11415
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek?

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

Who owns Co. Hwy. 5 over Faulk Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.