US Bridges

CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR800 .5 MI SE US 31 HWY · Structure no. 015028

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31 is a concrete culvert carrying CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR800GILBERTLAKERD
CrossesWatson Creek SE US 31
LocationCR800 .5 MI SE US 31 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04801, -86.75714
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$519,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR800GILBERTLAKERD over Watson Creek SE US 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.