US Bridges

Lewis Rd. over Little Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles E of Hartford · Structure no. 007878

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Rd. over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lewis Rd. over Little Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Rd.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3 Miles E of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11659, -85.62811
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic60 (2025)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Rd. over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Rd. over Little 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 Lewis Rd. over Little Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Lewis Rd. over Little Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lewis Rd. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.