US Bridges

Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 12 Miles South of Samson · Structure no. 020667

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlaflo Road
CrossesUt Limestone Creek
Location12 Miles South of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99338, -86.07364
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Alaflo Road over Ut Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.