US Bridges

Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex-Jack HWY · Structure no. 019602

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,216
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex-Jacks HWY
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
LocationAlex-Jack HWY
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79566, -85.78981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,216 (2020)
Projected traffic5,173 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex-Jacks HWY 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 3,216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Alex-Jacks HWY over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.