US Bridges

Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles E. of Geneva · Structure no. 017359

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. 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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CarriesWheeler Mill Rd.
CrossesWheeler Mill Branch
Location2 Miles E. of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03448, -85.80009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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 Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Mill Rd. over Wheeler Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.