US Bridges

Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Ala 21 · Structure no. 011844

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenters Ln.
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
Location1.3 MI W Ala 21
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84053, -85.78157
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2021)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenters Ln. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenters Ln. over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.