US Bridges

Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mt. View Rd. · Structure no. 001927

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. View Rd.
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationMt. View Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80016, -85.92147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. View Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.