US Bridges

SR 50 over Wind Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E Tallapoosa Riv. · Structure no. 004389

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Wind Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 50 over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 50
CrossesWind Creek
Location2.4 MI E Tallapoosa Riv.
RouteState Highway 50
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67858, -85.87615
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2022)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2042
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$823,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Wind Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Wind Creek carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Wind Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.