US Bridges

CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.4 MI E SR 5 · Structure no. 019366

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR # 101
CrossesTrib to Chilatchee Creek
Location3.4 MI E SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23201, -87.3605
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 101 over Trib to 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 August 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek?

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

Who owns CR # 101 over Trib to Chilatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.