US Bridges

Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 8.5 Mi.N. of Tallassee · Structure no. 011013

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 229 over Channahatchee 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 229
CrossesChannahatchee Creek
Location8.5 Mi.N. of Tallassee
RouteState Highway 229
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64935, -85.94757
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2013)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 229 over Channahatchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 229 over Channahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.