US Bridges

Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.5 M E Skeggs X Roads · Structure no. 012542

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman RD
CrossesMcgehee Creek
Location1.5 M E Skeggs X Roads
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11861, -86.07503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic31 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$739,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman RD over Mcgehee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.