US Bridges

Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · Chilton * Shelby CO Line · Structure no. 020953

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2038. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 145
CrossesWaxahatchee Crk
LocationChilton * Shelby CO Line
RouteState Highway 145
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04235, -86.59201
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2018)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 145 over Waxahatchee Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.