US Bridges

CO 51 over Hunter Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E CO Line Church · Structure no. 016141

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 51 over Hunter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 51 over Hunter 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 51
CrossesHunter Creek
Location2.6 MI E CO Line Church
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91727, -85.54362
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 51 over Hunter Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 51 over Hunter 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO 51 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO 51 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 51 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.