US Bridges

SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot)

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 3.9 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 000665

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot) is a concrete culvert carrying SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot) in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 50
CrossesOseligee Ck(horse Lot)
Location3.9 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 50
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88125, -85.34306
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2022)
Projected traffic5,992 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot) carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 over Oseligee Ck(horse Lot)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.