US Bridges

CO 48 over Little Chatahospee Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E Sikes · Structure no. 016145

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 48 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 48 over Little Chatahospee 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 48
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location2.2 MI E Sikes
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88483, -85.50737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 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 traffic202 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 48 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 48 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 48 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 48 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.