US Bridges

Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 5.5 Miles West of Geneva · Structure no. 013490

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Ferry Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5.5 Miles West of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02979, -85.95121
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$858,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy 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 May 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Ferry Rd. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.