US Bridges

Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.2 M E CO RD 571 · Structure no. 000431

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSanders Cem RD
CrossesChatahospeee Creek
Location0.2 M E CO RD 571
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97134, -85.59724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic45 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$364,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Cem RD over Chatahospeee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.