US Bridges

Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles Nw. of Malvern · Structure no. 017362

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHundley Rd.
CrossesBuzzard Bay
Location4 Miles Nw. of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16237, -85.56174
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hundley Rd. over Buzzard Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.