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CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut Creek

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Chilton County, Alabama · CR 32 · Structure no. 021086

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 32 2MIEREFUGECH
CrossesCR 32 Walnut Creek
LocationCR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8867, -86.53625
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
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 traffic114 (2016)
Projected traffic166 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut 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 CR 32 2MIEREFUGECH over CR 32 Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.