US Bridges

County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 Mile North of Bellwood · Structure no. 017748

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesWilkerson Creek
Location1 Mile North of Bellwood
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19077, -85.79131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over Wilkerson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Wilkerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.