US Bridges

Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles S.E. of Hacoda · Structure no. 007343

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlford RD Co.Rd 10
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location5 Miles S.E. of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03636, -86.10288
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic250 (2025)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek built?

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

What condition is Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.