US Bridges

Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010744

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCarter Hill Road
CrossesLittle Catoma Relief
Location2.0 MI N of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20216, -86.10241
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1988)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Hill Road over Little Catoma Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.