Geneva County Bridge Report Card
Geneva County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Geneva County, Alabama
Geneva County has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.4% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 503 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Geneva County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 503 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.4% | 6.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 3.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 148,550 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 503 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Geneva County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galberry Rd. over Ut-faulk Mill Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 39 | 1996 |
| Revels Farm Road over Bushy Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1985 |
| Roundabout Rd. over Roundabout Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 111 | 1987 |
| Poole Rd. over Little Beaver Dam Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1950 |
| Revels Farm Road over Double Bridges Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1900 |
| Doug Mock Road over Corner Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1925 |
| Caldwell Rd. over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 33 | 1958 |
| Co. Hwy. 4 over Wrights Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 485 | 1993 |
| County Road 17 over Samson Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 375 | 1951 |
| County Road 6 over Spring Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 339 | 2004 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.