US Bridges

Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Barker Mill Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles S.E.Of Hacoda · Structure no. 007344

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

About this bridge

Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Barker Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Barker Mill 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlford RD Co.Rd 10
CrossesBarker Mill Creek
Location5 Miles S.E.Of Hacoda
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02541, -86.08995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Barker Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Alford RD Co.Rd 10 over Barker Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.