US Bridges

Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles West of Geneva · Structure no. 017401

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch is a steel culvert carrying Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. HWY 4
CrossesLimstone Branch
Location2 Miles West of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03656, -85.93356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Co. HWY 4 over Limstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Co. HWY 4 over Limstone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.