US Bridges

Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 4 Mi. E. Milltown · Structure no. 014949

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 158
CrossesChikasanoxee Creek
Location4 Mi. E. Milltown
RouteCounty Highway 158
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0475, -85.43944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2014)
Projected traffic270 by 2037
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 158 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.