US Bridges

Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles S.W. of Malvern · Structure no. 017838

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 28
CrossesTindil Branch
Location2 Miles S.W. of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0908, -85.54869
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2025)
Projected traffic740 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 28 over Tindil Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.