US Bridges

CR 199 over Sawmill Branch

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR199 2.1 M. N. of CR607 · Structure no. 020166

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 199 over Sawmill Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 199 over Sawmill Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 199
CrossesSawmill Branch
LocationCR199 2.1 M. N. of CR607
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99683, -86.53391
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2016)
Projected traffic183 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 199 over Sawmill Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 199 over Sawmill Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 199 over Sawmill Branch carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 199 over Sawmill Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 199 over Sawmill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.