US Bridges

Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.25 MI N Fox Ridge RD · Structure no. 018351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFrost Marlow Road
CrossesChewalla Creek
Location1.25 MI N Fox Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 1204
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93792, -85.17824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frost Marlow Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frost Marlow Road over Chewalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.