US Bridges

Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S. Tiller C.R. · Structure no. 007833

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 105 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2034. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 55
CrossesChatahospee Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Tiller C.R.
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98381, -85.57606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1992)
Projected traffic125 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Co. 55 over Chatahospee 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 55 over Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.