US Bridges

Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. E. Milltown · Structure no. 006754

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2034. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 156
CrossesChikasanoxee Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Milltown
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04824, -85.45816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic44 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$480,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 156 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.