US Bridges

CR 232 over Benson Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR232 2M NE Isabella Sch · Structure no. 021083

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 232 over Benson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 232 over Benson Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 232
CrossesBenson Creek
LocationCR232 2M NE Isabella Sch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8475, -86.76386
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2016)
Projected traffic53 by 2036
Trucks4%
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$759,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 232 over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 232 over Benson 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 CR 232 over Benson Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 232 over Benson Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 232 over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.