Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · Dadeville · Structure no. 003034
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Oldmillerferry Rd. over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.