US Bridges

Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 5 Mi. W. Five Points · Structure no. 012833

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 158
CrossesCarlisle Creek
Location5 Mi. W. Five Points
RouteCounty Highway 1158
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02889, -85.43722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2012)
Projected traffic415 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 158 over Carlisle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.