US Bridges

Co. 1062 over Laney Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S. Sparkling Spgs. · Structure no. 014608

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1062 over Laney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 1062 over Laney Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 1062
CrossesLaney Creek
Location1 Mi. S. Sparkling Spgs.
RouteCounty Highway 1062
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05857, -85.59071
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1992)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1062 over Laney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1062 over Laney 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 1062 over Laney Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 1062 over Laney Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1062 over Laney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.