CR # 45 over Tatum Creek
GoodDallas County, Alabama · 0.56 MI N SR 22 W · Structure no. 010348
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 45 over Tatum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 45 over Tatum Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 45 over Tatum Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 45 over Tatum 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 CR # 45 over Tatum Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR # 45 over Tatum Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns CR # 45 over Tatum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.