US Bridges

4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Broadwell Mill Conc · Structure no. 012882

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4 MI W Jville
CrossesTallaseehatchee Creek
LocationOld Broadwell Mill Conc
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80408, -85.8246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2009)
Projected traffic827 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 4 MI W Jville over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.