US Bridges

County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles East of Geneva · Structure no. 008629

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY #6
CrossesWheeler Mill Branch
Location3 Miles East of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0431, -85.80875
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic267 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HWY #6 over Wheeler Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.