US Bridges

Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. Kendall C.R. · Structure no. 007006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 32
CrossesChatahospee Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Kendall C.R.
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85726, -85.50142
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 32 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Co. 32 over Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.