US Bridges

CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 1 MI E SR 5 · Structure no. 016000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR # 101
CrossesLittle Chilatchee Creek
Location1 MI E SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24643, -87.37821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 101 over Little Chilatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.