US Bridges

Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.S.Of Tallapoosa CO · Structure no. 011466

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,307 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,453 by 2033. The structure is 2,307 ft (703.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 63
CrossesKowaliga Crk-Lake Martin
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of Tallapoosa CO
RouteState Highway 63
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73747, -85.96808
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,307 ft (703.2 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2013)
Projected traffic4,453 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$24.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin?

The structure is 2,307 ft (703.2 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 63 over Kowaliga Crk-Lake Martin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.