US Bridges

Co. 1100 over Caty Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1MI. North Happyland · Structure no. 013988

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1100 over Caty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1100 over Caty 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 1100
CrossesCaty Creek
Location1MI. North Happyland
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10241, -85.45555
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks8%
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$415,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1100 over Caty Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. 1100 over Caty 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1100 over Caty Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1100 over Caty Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. 1100 over Caty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.