US Bridges

CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC.10 T19N R21E · Structure no. 007451

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD No 357
CrossesChannahatchee Creek
LocationSEC.10 T19N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65, -85.95167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 357 over Channahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.