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Foreman Road over Calloway Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Foreman RD S8 T19N R17E · Structure no. 013415

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foreman Road over Calloway Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foreman Road over Calloway 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForeman Road
CrossesCalloway Creek
LocationForeman RD S8 T19N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64167, -86.38
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
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$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foreman Road over Calloway Creek built?

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

What condition is Foreman Road over Calloway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Foreman Road over Calloway Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Foreman Road over Calloway 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 Foreman Road over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.