US Bridges

Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.4 MI South of Al HWY 30 · Structure no. 014573

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonhill RD
CrossesChaneyhatchee Creek
Location2.4 MI South of Al HWY 30
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84058, -85.21996
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cottonhill RD over Chaneyhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.