Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBlount County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI N of Gum Springs · Structure no. 002924
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2019.
How much traffic does Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Chamblee Mill RD over Copeland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.