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County Road 2 over Mahan Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR 2 · Structure no. 021085

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Mahan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 2 over Mahan Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesMahan Creek
LocationCR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.002, -86.85562
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic71 (2017)
Projected traffic103 by 2037
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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Mahan Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Mahan 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 County Road 2 over Mahan Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Mahan Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Mahan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.