US Bridges

Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · S 35 T19 R20 Claud/Fleah · Structure no. 007396

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClaud Fleahop Road
CrossesTumpkehatchee Creek
LocationS 35 T19 R20 Claud/Fleah
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58667, -86.03333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic310 by 2031
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Claud Fleahop Road over Tumpkehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.