US Bridges

Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles SE of Slocomb · Structure no. 012891

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Chipley Rd.
CrossesWrights Creek
Location4 Miles SE of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07608, -85.53568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2025)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$558,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights 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 Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Chipley Rd. over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.