US Bridges

County Road 85 over Little Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles N.W. of Slocomb · Structure no. 017340

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 85 over Little 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2 Miles N.W. of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12436, -85.62814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 85 over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 85 over Little Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Little Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 85 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.