US Bridges

Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 MI S of Malvern · Structure no. 014080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Rd.
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location4 MI S of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09123, -85.49323
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Rd. over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.