US Bridges

CO.1179 over Water Works Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 5 Mi. S.E. Five Points · Structure no. 018330

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.1179 over Water Works Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.1179 over Water Works 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO.1179
CrossesWater Works Creek
Location5 Mi. S.E. Five Points
RouteCounty Highway 179
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96056, -85.31472
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2010)
Projected traffic10 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$667,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.1179 over Water Works Creek built?

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

What condition is CO.1179 over Water Works 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO.1179 over Water Works Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO.1179 over Water Works Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CO.1179 over Water Works Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.