US Bridges

County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. E. Vredenburgh · Structure no. 016061

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 56
CrossesTallachee Creek
Location2 Mi. S. E. Vredenburgh
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80009, -87.30499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$576,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 56 over Tallachee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 56 over Tallachee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.