US Bridges

Co. 258 over Whatley Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 4 MI N.W. Five Points · Structure no. 020848

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 258 over Whatley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 258 over Whatley 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. 258
CrossesWhatley Creek
Location4 MI N.W. Five Points
RouteCounty Highway 1258
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04554, -85.40319
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (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$639,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 258 over Whatley Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. 258 over Whatley 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. 258 over Whatley Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. 258 over Whatley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 258 over Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.