US Bridges

Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Miles S E of Samson · Structure no. 010219

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 5 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Ferry Rd.
CrossesFlat Creek
Location8 Miles S E of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01346, -85.98967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Ferry Rd. over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.