US Bridges

Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 7 Miles S.W. of Samson · Structure no. 017348

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrocket Rd.
CrossesBarker Mill Creek
Location7 Miles S.W. of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02192, -86.09259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic50 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$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crocket Rd. over Barker Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.