US Bridges

CR # 44 over Childers Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.05 MI W SR 219 · Structure no. 008344

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 44 over Childers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 44 over Childers Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 44
CrossesChilders Creek
Location1.05 MI W SR 219
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42626, -87.09976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2005)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 44 over Childers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 44 over Childers 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR # 44 over Childers Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR # 44 over Childers Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 44 over Childers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.