Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 5 MI South of Belk · Structure no. 018053
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek in Fayette 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.