US Bridges

Main St. over Manoy Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.4 MI S of US 280 · Structure no. 000137

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Manoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main St. over Manoy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesManoy Creek
Location1.4 MI S of US 280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88, -85.805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Manoy Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. over Manoy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Manoy Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main St. over Manoy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Manoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.