Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek
FairPosted for loadElmore County, Alabama · Rifle Range RD · Structure no. 009973
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 336
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek carry?
About 336 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rifle Range Road over Wallahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.