US Bridges

Co. Rt. 44 over Indian Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1 MI W Tallahatta Spring · Structure no. 005918

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

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 44 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 44 over Indian 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 44
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1 MI W Tallahatta Spring
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90333, -87.85
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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$312,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Co. Rt. 44 over Indian 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 June 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 44 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.