US Bridges

Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 MI W of Hartford · Structure no. 009714

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. # 38
CrossesBarnes Roaring Creek
Location3 MI W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1141, -85.74847
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2025)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. # 38 over Barnes Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.