CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek
GoodMacon County, Alabama · .77 Miles N. CO RD 26 · Structure no. 003824
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 71 over Chewacla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.