US Bridges

SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · Hybart · Structure no. 015185

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationHybart
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82369, -87.38225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic583 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Tallahatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.