US Bridges

SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 7.6 MI E JCT US431 · Structure no. 017949

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,023 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 204
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
Location7.6 MI E JCT US431
RouteState Highway 204
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82356, -85.79998
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,731 (2023)
Projected traffic8,023 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 5,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.