Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek
PoorPosted for loadElmore County, Alabama · Double Brg. Ferry RD · Structure no. 008024
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.