US Bridges

SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 9 MI E Camphill · Structure no. 002580

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 50
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location9 MI E Camphill
RouteState Highway 50
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84078, -85.49144
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2022)
Projected traffic2,611 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 over Little Chatahospee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.