US Bridges

Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N.W. Lafayette · Structure no. 008848

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 98
CrossesChatahospee Creek
Location3 Mi. N.W. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92685, -85.44921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2014)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 98 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 98 over Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.