US Bridges

CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR75 1.2 M N Highland Ch · Structure no. 016508

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR75 Willie Hamilt
CrossesPoley Creek
LocationCR75 1.2 M N Highland Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80825, -86.67798
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR75 Willie Hamilt over Poley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.