US Bridges

Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N. W. Five Points · Structure no. 020847

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 258
CrossesChikasanoxee Creek
Location4.5 MI N. W. Five Points
RouteCounty Highway 1258
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05417, -85.40333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2014)
Projected traffic355 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 258 over Chikasanoxee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.