US Bridges

Co. 282 over Stroud Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.E. Finley · Structure no. 017281

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 282 over Stroud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 282 over Stroud Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 282
CrossesStroud Creek
Location1 Mi. N.E. Finley
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07389, -85.27389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 282 over Stroud Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Co. 282 over Stroud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 282 over Stroud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Co. 282 over Stroud Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 282 over Stroud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.