US Bridges

County Road 45 over Relief Bridge

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 MI S.E. of Bellwood???? · Structure no. 017373

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
453 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Relief Bridge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45 over Relief Bridge 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesRelief Bridge
Location1 MI S.E. of Bellwood????
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.163, -85.78909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic586 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Relief Bridge built?

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

What condition is County Road 45 over Relief Bridge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Relief Bridge carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Relief Bridge?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Relief Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.