US Bridges

Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. Trammel C.R. · Structure no. 011044

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 66
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location2 Mi. S. Trammel C.R.
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92921, -85.53054
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
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$307,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Co. 66 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 66 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.