US Bridges

CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR24 .1MIW of Coopers · Structure no. 005020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2029. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesCR24 Cooper-Enterp
CrossesChestnut Creek
LocationCR24 .1MIW of Coopers
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77313, -86.54696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1985)
Projected traffic725 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR24 Cooper-Enterp over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.