US Bridges

Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · .5MI N of CR20 on Bear Br · Structure no. 017345

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Br. Rd.
CrossesBear Branch
Location.5MI N of CR20 on Bear Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18019, -86.13498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic77 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Br. Rd. over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Br. Rd. over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.