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Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 10 MI SW of Samson · Structure no. 007577

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 1
CrossesNatural Bridges Creek
Location10 MI SW of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01002, -86.16936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 1 over Natural Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.