US Bridges

Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1. 5 Mi. S. W. Mc Ginty · Structure no. 013396

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 195
CrossesOsanippa Creek
Location1. 5 Mi. S. W. Mc Ginty
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75757, -85.16153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2011)
Projected traffic1,522 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 195 over Osanippa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 195 over Osanippa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.