US Bridges

Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.7MI.E. Sikes · Structure no. 013956

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 1048
CrossesHunter Creek
Location0.7MI.E. Sikes
RouteCounty Highway 1048
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88861, -85.53833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2012)
Projected traffic229 by 2037
Trucks16%
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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1048 over Hunter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1048 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.