US Bridges

North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 1 T19N R20E · Structure no. 011257

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth Ann Street
CrossesChannahatchee Creek
LocationSec 1 T19N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65498, -86.02274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic370 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Ann Street over Channahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.