US Bridges

Chavies over Town Creek

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DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile S of SR 35 · Structure no. 021037

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chavies over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chavies over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChavies
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.5 Mile S of SR 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47415, -85.8142
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chavies over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chavies over Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chavies over Town Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chavies over Town Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chavies over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.