US Bridges

Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 55 to CO RD 17 · Structure no. 014479

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEnterprise Ch RD
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationCO RD 55 to CO RD 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15046, -85.27271
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (1992)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Ch RD over Webb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Ch RD over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.