US Bridges

Tartan Way over Stream

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · Enterprise .26 from AL192 · Structure no. 018963

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tartan Way over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Tartan Way over Stream in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTartan Way
CrossesStream
LocationEnterprise .26 from AL192
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31042, -85.88425
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tartan Way over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tartan Way over Stream 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 Tartan Way over Stream carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tartan Way over Stream?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tartan Way over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.