US Bridges

CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 MI W Stroud · Structure no. 016557

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 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 55 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 1246
CrossesDavis Creek
Location2 MI W Stroud
RouteCounty Highway 246
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05767, -85.36181
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1996)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1246 over Davis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1246 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.