US Bridges

Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 6 T18N R21E · Structure no. 010975

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Valley Road
CrossesWallahtchee Creek
LocationSec 6 T18N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57446, -85.99008
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic90 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Valley Road over Wallahtchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.