US Bridges

SR 259 over Chapman Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 013413

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 259 over Chapman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 259 over Chapman Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 259
CrossesChapman Creek
Location4 MI N JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 259
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80886, -86.06742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2022)
Projected traffic1,689 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 259 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 259 over Chapman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 259 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 259 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 259 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.