US Bridges

Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 5.5 MI South CHATOM-CR1 · Structure no. 018724

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. NO.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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCo. Rd. NO.1
CrossesCreeping Swamp Creek
Location5.5 MI South CHATOM-CR1
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39926, -88.35406
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 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 (2004)
Projected traffic667 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. NO.1 over Creeping Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.