US Bridges

Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Nesbit Lake Rd. · Structure no. 002031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNesbit Lake Rd.
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationNesbit Lake Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83613, -85.78314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2016)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nesbit Lake Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.