US Bridges

Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 6.9MI E of Al 14 · Structure no. 016878

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,441 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 170
CrossesChubbehatchee Creek
Location6.9MI E of Al 14
RouteState Highway 170
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61957, -86.10257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2013)
Projected traffic4,441 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 170 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Al 170 over Chubbehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.