US Bridges

CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3MI West of CO RD 37 · Structure no. 008776

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2035. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 40
CrossesTallawassee Creek
Location3MI West of CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32226, -86.56112
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2015)
Projected traffic460 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 40 over Tallawassee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 40 over Tallawassee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.