US Bridges

Co. 1094 over Snapper Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. N. Oak Bowery · Structure no. 018325

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1094 over Snapper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1094 over Snapper 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. 1094
CrossesSnapper Creek
Location2.3 Mi. N. Oak Bowery
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78417, -85.42806
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1094 over Snapper Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. 1094 over Snapper 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. 1094 over Snapper Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1094 over Snapper Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1094 over Snapper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.