US Bridges

CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 MI E Kendall C/R · Structure no. 016139

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCO 28
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location2 MI E Kendall C/R
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8388, -85.47162
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2010)
Projected traffic416 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 28 over Little Chatahospee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 28 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.