US Bridges

Co. 244 over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Chambers County, Alabama · 3.4 Mi. N.W. Five Points · Structure no. 009220

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 244 over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 244 over Davis Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 244
CrossesDavis Creek
Location3.4 Mi. N.W. Five Points
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05932, -85.37726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 244 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Co. 244 over Davis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 244 over Davis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Co. 244 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 244 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.