US Bridges

Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. W. Marcoot · Structure no. 017279

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 65
CrossesChatahospee Creek
Location2 Mi. S. W. Marcoot
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93677, -85.5157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1997)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 65 over Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.