US Bridges

Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. East Al. 69 · Structure no. 015857

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCrossroads Rd.
CrossesTattilabi Creek
Location0.8 Mi. East Al. 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61337, -87.97981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek built?

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

What condition is Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crossroads Rd. over Tattilabi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.