US Bridges

Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 011617

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCarter Hill RD
CrossesLittle Catoma Crk
Location2.2 MI N US 82
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20474, -86.0998
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk 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 RD over Little Catoma Crk carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Hill RD over Little Catoma Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.