US Bridges

Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 6 Mi. W. Lafayette · Structure no. 015445

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 28
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location6 Mi. W. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9101, -85.51149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 28 over Little Chatahospee 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. 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.