US Bridges

Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.9 MI East of CO 61 · Structure no. 011625

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSnwdn-Chambers Rd.
CrossesRamer Creek
Location2.9 MI East of CO 61
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25043, -86.24478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1993)
Projected traffic600 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$939,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek built?

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

What condition is Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Snwdn-Chambers Rd. over Ramer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.