US Bridges

Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Redland RD · Structure no. 015529

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
311 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Redland Road over Chubbehatchee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland Road
CrossesChubbehatchee Creek
LocationRedland RD
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51333, -86.075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2004)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2032
Trucks20%
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Redland Road over Chubbehatchee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Redland Road over Chubbehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.