US Bridges

Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary

PoorClosed to traffic

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 MI W of Hacoda · Structure no. 006507

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2006
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary is a steel truss - thru carrying Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2027. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDoug Mock Road
CrossesCorner Creek Tributary
Location1 MI W of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07173, -86.18301
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2006
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic74 by 2027
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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2006.

How much traffic does Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.