US Bridges

Al - 132 over Champion Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · @ No. Oneonta City Limit · Structure no. 005635

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 132 over Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 132 over Champion Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 132
CrossesChampion Creek
Location@ No. Oneonta City Limit
RouteState Highway 132
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96083, -86.44583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2023)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 132 over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 132 over Champion 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 Al - 132 over Champion Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al - 132 over Champion Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 132 over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.