Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · .5MI N of AL229 · Structure no. 017041
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Road over Walahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.