US Bridges

Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Redland RD · Structure no. 010742

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
323 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland Road
CrossesTomkehatchee Creek
LocationRedland RD
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52667, -86.01333
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2004)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redland Road over Tomkehatchee 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 Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Redland Road over Tomkehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.