US Bridges

Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.53 Mi. W Campbell · Structure no. 011823

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 44
CrossesTallahatta Creek
Location0.53 Mi. W Campbell
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.92546, -87.993
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 December 2023.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 44 over Tallahatta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.