US Bridges

Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.9 M N CO RD 520 · Structure no. 000164

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buttston Road over Unnamed 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButtston Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.9 M N CO RD 520
RouteCounty Highway 531
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95981, -85.67721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buttston Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.