US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · Rifle Range RD · Structure no. 010274

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesChubbahatchee Creek
LocationRifle Range RD
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44931, -86.07862
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$824,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over Chubbahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.