US Bridges

Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Miles S.W.Of Samson · Structure no. 011586

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarker Mill Road
CrossesBarker Mill Creek
Location8 Miles S.W.Of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01728, -86.10395
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill 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 Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Mill Road over Barker Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.