US Bridges

CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR478 2MISE Providence Ch · Structure no. 021087

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR478 Dixie Camprd
CrossesCR478 Cargile Creek
LocationCR478 2MISE Providence Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82558, -86.50386
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2017)
Projected traffic34 by 2037
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$515,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek built?

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

What condition is CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR478 Dixie Camprd over CR478 Cargile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.