US Bridges

Co. 1291 over County Line Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. W. Sikes · Structure no. 013710

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1291 over County Line Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 1291 over County Line Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 1291
CrossesCounty Line Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W. Sikes
RouteCounty Highway 1291
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89278, -85.57389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1992)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$312,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1291 over County Line Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1291 over County Line 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1291 over County Line Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 1291 over County Line Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1291 over County Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.