US Bridges

County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek

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Chambers County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. E. Sikes · Structure no. 018499

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1068
CrossesLittle Chatahospee Creek
Location2.6 Mi. E. Sikes
RouteCounty Highway ?????
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88967, -85.50865
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2009)
Projected traffic34 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1068 over Little Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.