US Bridges

County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR50 1.5 M E of US HWY 31 · Structure no. 020135

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 50 E.
CrossesCo. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek
LocationCR50 1.5 M E of US HWY 31
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92497, -86.69964
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2008)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 50 E. over Co. Rd. 50 * Leaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.