US Bridges

Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles East of Oneonta · Structure no. 021852

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Road
CrossesChitwood Creek
Location3.5 Miles East of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94047, -86.54234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic57 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner Road over Chitwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Faulkner Road over Chitwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.