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Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex-Well RD · Structure no. 014849

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex-Well Rd.
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
LocationAlex-Well RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77812, -85.88204
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2015)
Projected traffic4,569 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee 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 Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Alex-Well Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.