US Bridges

Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Scott Ln. · Structure no. 020587

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Lane
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationScott Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87251, -85.73649
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Lane over Tallahatchee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Lane over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.