US Bridges

Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Aderholt Mill (mill) · Structure no. 004951

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAderholt Mill Rd.
CrossesLittle Tallahatcheecreek
LocationAderholt Mill (mill)
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7786, -85.76973
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic249 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Aderholt Mill Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.