US Bridges

County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 5.5 MI South CHATOM-CR1 · Structure no. 018723

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesCreeping Swamp Creek
Location5.5 MI South CHATOM-CR1
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40021, -88.35245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2005)
Projected traffic665 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Creeping Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.