US Bridges

SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · In Bellwood · Structure no. 015909

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,549 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-85 MP 10.430
CrossesWilkerson Creek
LocationIn Bellwood
RouteState Highway 85
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17808, -85.78533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2013)
Projected traffic2,549 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-85 MP 10.430 over Wilkerson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.