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Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee

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Calhoun County, Alabama · Boiling Springs Rd. · Structure no. 021448

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee is a steel culvert carrying Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,552 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBoiling Spring Rd.
CrossesUt Tallasseehatchee
LocationBoiling Springs Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76961, -85.9917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2018)
Projected traffic4,552 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Boiling Spring Rd. over Ut Tallasseehatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.