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Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex/Well RD Culvert · Structure no. 020513

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee is a concrete culvert carrying Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex/Well RD
CrossesTrib to Tallasseehatchee
LocationAlex/Well RD Culvert
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82004, -85.89189
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2015)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Alex/Well RD over Trib to Tallasseehatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.