US Bridges

Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck.

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.3MI E of SR153 Alford · Structure no. 007279

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck. in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamero Rd.
CrossesBarker Mill Ck.
Location1.3MI E of SR153 Alford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02516, -86.08913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$207,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck. carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Camero Rd. over Barker Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.