US Bridges

Leisure Road over Simmons Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 Mile N.E. of Geneva · Structure no. 017578

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leisure Road over Simmons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leisure Road over Simmons Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeisure Road
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location1 Mile N.E. of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07416, -85.82826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
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$189,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leisure Road over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leisure Road over Simmons Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Leisure Road over Simmons Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Leisure Road over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Leisure Road over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.