US Bridges

CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S.E. of Langdale · Structure no. 020663

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee is a concrete culvert carrying CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,785 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 5017
CrossesTrib. to Chattahoochee
Location2 Mi. S.E. of Langdale
RouteCounty Highway 5017
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79239, -85.15872
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2011)
Projected traffic3,785 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO 5017 over Trib. to Chattahoochee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.