US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles North of Slocomb · Structure no. 017404

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 62
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4 Miles North of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19343, -85.58349
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 62 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.