US Bridges

N.Harper St. over Stone Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Ala 14 · Structure no. 003053

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Harper St. over Stone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.Harper St. over Stone 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN.Harper St.
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.1 MI N Ala 14
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55333, -85.855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Harper St. over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Harper St. over Stone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N.Harper St. over Stone Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.Harper St. over Stone Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N.Harper St. over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.