US Bridges

Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Century Rd. · Structure no. 017799

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCentury Road
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
LocationCentury Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8793, -85.72294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2021)
Projected traffic129 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Century Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.