Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek
GoodBarbour County, Alabama · .7 MI W of US 431 · Structure no. 009548
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 832
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce Drive over Chewalla 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 Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek carry?
About 832 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Spruce Drive over Chewalla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.