US Bridges

Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles N. Samson · Structure no. 006510

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. HWY 17
CrossesTiger Branch
Location3 Miles N. Samson
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1495, -86.07066
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic335 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. HWY 17 over Tiger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.