Co. 176 over Wells Creek
GoodChambers County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. S. Five Points · Structure no. 015569
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 176 over Wells Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 176 over Wells Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 176 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 176 over Wells 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Co. 176 over Wells Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Co. 176 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 176 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.