US Bridges

Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles N.W. of Samson · Structure no. 017347

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGalberry Rd.
CrossesUt-Faulk Mill Ck
Location5 Miles N.W. of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15036, -86.11859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$273,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Galberry Rd. over Ut-Faulk Mill Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.