US Bridges

Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Century Rd. 1915 · Structure no. 000105

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCentury Rd. 1915
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationCentury Rd. 1915
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8744, -85.72949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Century Rd. 1915 over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.