US Bridges

Co. 1099 over Caty Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N.E. Red Level · Structure no. 018284

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1099 over Caty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1099 over Caty Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo. 1099
CrossesCaty Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N.E. Red Level
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10889, -85.46917
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2010)
Projected traffic34 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$591,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1099 over Caty Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1099 over Caty 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1099 over Caty Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1099 over Caty Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1099 over Caty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.