US Bridges

County HWY 70 over Newton Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 Mile NE Malvern · Structure no. 008826

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 70 over Newton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 70 over Newton Creek 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 70
CrossesNewton Creek
Location1 Mile NE Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1575, -85.50694
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 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 traffic220 (2025)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$635,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 70 over Newton Creek built?

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

What condition is County HWY 70 over Newton 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 County HWY 70 over Newton Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 70 over Newton Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HWY 70 over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.