US Bridges

Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · Btwn CR-560 & Fortner Rd. · Structure no. 021717

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChavies Road
CrossesTrib to Town Creek
LocationBtwn CR-560 & Fortner Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47218, -85.81251
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic445 by 2045
Trucks2%
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

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$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chavies Road over Trib to 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Chavies Road over Trib to Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.