Lovelady Road over Wind Creek
FairPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · 6.4 M N Al. 49 · Structure no. 003772
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovelady Road over Wind Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lovelady Road over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lovelady Road over Wind Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovelady Road over Wind 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lovelady Road over Wind Creek carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lovelady Road over Wind Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lovelady Road over Wind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.