US Bridges

County RD 203 over Chipola Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan to Fla Line · Structure no. 014942

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
810
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 203 over Chipola Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 203 over Chipola Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 203
CrossesChipola Creek
LocationDothan to Fla Line
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13199, -85.44125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (1993)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 203 over Chipola Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 203 over Chipola 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 County RD 203 over Chipola Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 203 over Chipola Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County RD 203 over Chipola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.