US Bridges

SR46 over Verdin Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 3.2 MI E Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 019664

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,998
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR46 over Verdin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR46 over Verdin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,998 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR46
CrossesVerdin Creek
Location3.2 MI E Tallapoosa River
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58056, -85.46578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,998 (2022)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR46 over Verdin Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR46 over Verdin 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR46 over Verdin Creek carry?

About 1,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR46 over Verdin Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR46 over Verdin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.