US Bridges

County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR97 1MI SW Providence Ch · Structure no. 018767

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 97
CrossesCargyle Creek
LocationCR97 1MI SW Providence Ch
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83291, -86.53556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1999)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County Road 97 over Cargyle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 97 over Cargyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.