US Bridges

Scott RD over Chandler Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 282 · Structure no. 001495

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott RD over Chandler Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scott RD over Chandler Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScott RD
CrossesChandler Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 282
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96449, -86.67745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2001)
Projected traffic956 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott RD over Chandler Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott RD over Chandler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Scott RD over Chandler Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scott RD over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Scott RD over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.