US Bridges

Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Wellington Rd. · Structure no. 019604

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wellington Road 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 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Road
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
LocationWellington Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82629, -85.88328
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2016)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Wellington 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Road over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.