US Bridges

SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.5MI N Geneva CORD46 · Structure no. 016407

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,429 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 123 MP 7.886
CrossesPates Creek
Location1.5MI N Geneva CORD46
RouteState Highway 123
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17357, -85.63115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2013)
Projected traffic3,429 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 123 MP 7.886 over Pates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.