US Bridges

CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR195 .8 MI S New Hope Ch · Structure no. 012722

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut is a concrete culvert carrying CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR195 Jimmyellison
CrossesBlue Gut
LocationCR195 .8 MI S New Hope Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99301, -86.63025
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1985)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR195 Jimmyellison over Blue Gut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.