HWY # 68 over Newton Creek
FairPosted for loadGeneva County, Alabama · 3 MI N of Malvern · Structure no. 007278
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY # 68 over Newton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY # 68 over Newton Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY # 68 over Newton Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY # 68 over Newton 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY # 68 over Newton Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY # 68 over Newton 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 HWY # 68 over Newton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.