US Bridges

Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 4.5MI.W.AL#5 · Structure no. 005267

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 66
CrossesChilatchee Creek
Location4.5MI.W.AL#5
RouteState Highway 66
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28233, -87.46355
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2013)
Projected traffic464 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 66 over Chilatchee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 66 over Chilatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.