US Bridges

Co. 212 over Hardley Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S.W. W. Point Dam · Structure no. 001654

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,448
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 212 over Hardley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 212 over Hardley Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 212
CrossesHardley Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S.W. W. Point Dam
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91239, -85.19377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2013)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2036
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 212 over Hardley Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 212 over Hardley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 212 over Hardley Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Co. 212 over Hardley Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 212 over Hardley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.