Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek
FairEtowah County, Alabama · 1.1 MI W of Mayes X Rds · Structure no. 008082
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns Bachelors Chapel over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.