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County Road 4 over Spring Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 MI East of Geneva · Structure no. 017928

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 4 over Spring Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,550 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3 MI East of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03375, -85.82627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2024)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2044
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 4 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.