Elam Road over Bashi Creek
GoodClarke County, Alabama · 1.5MI Sth Cord 48 on Elam · Structure no. 019146
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elam Road over Bashi Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elam Road over Bashi Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 276 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elam Road over Bashi Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elam Road over Bashi 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Elam Road over Bashi Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elam Road over Bashi Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elam Road over Bashi Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.