US Bridges

Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 4.24 Mi. NW of Winn · Structure no. 015825

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 3
CrossesTattilaba Creek
Location4.24 Mi. NW of Winn
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68333, -87.95667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$675,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba 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. 3 over Tattilaba Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 3 over Tattilaba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.