US Bridges

Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.W Tallahattaspring · Structure no. 005917

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 44
CrossesTallahatta Creek
Location2.5 Mi.W Tallahattaspring
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90833, -87.86833
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1995)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.