US Bridges

Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 Mile S.W. of Hartford · Structure no. 017732

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTyler Rd.
CrossesJustice Mill Creek
Location1 Mile S.W. of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07592, -85.73547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Tyler Rd. over Justice Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.