Vinson Road over Bear Creek
GoodGeneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles NE of Slocomb · Structure no. 012937
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vinson Road over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vinson Road over Bear 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vinson Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vinson Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Vinson Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count).
How long is Vinson Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vinson Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.