US Bridges

CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Sims Chapel · Structure no. 019035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD No. 35
CrossesBates Creek
LocationSims Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21635, -88.15119
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2014)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No. 35 over Bates 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No. 35 over Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.