US Bridges

Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · .3 Mi. N. Lee Co. Line · Structure no. 013422

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 389 over Halawakee 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 389
CrossesHalawakee Creek
Location.3 Mi. N. Lee Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 389
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73441, -85.34264
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2009)
Projected traffic552 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. 389 over Halawakee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 389 over Halawakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.