US Bridges

Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · S25 T19 R20 Claud Fleahop · Structure no. 013391

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClaud Fleahop Road
CrossesWallahatchee Creek
LocationS25 T19 R20 Claud Fleahop
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60833, -86.01
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic330 (1998)
Projected traffic380 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claud Fleahop 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Claud Fleahop Road over Wallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.