US Bridges

Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Vigo Rd. · Structure no. 004412

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVigo Rd.
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationVigo Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91474, -85.54732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2019)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vigo Rd. over Terrapin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vigo Rd. over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.