US Bridges

Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 9 T19N R21E · Structure no. 014008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur is a concrete channel beam carrying Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAtkins Road
CrossesChannahatchee Creekspur
LocationSec 9 T19N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64167, -85.95833
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic235 (1998)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks4%
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$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur 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 Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins Road over Channahatchee Creekspur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.