US Bridges

SR46 over Lost Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 13 Mi. E Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 019676

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR46 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR46 over Lost Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,862 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR46
CrossesLost Creek
Location13 Mi. E Tallapoosa River
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52644, -85.35581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2023)
Projected traffic3,862 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR46 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR46 over Lost 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR46 over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR46 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR46 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.