US Bridges

Denver Road over Soapstone Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.7 M N of Int 520 * 523 · Structure no. 005373

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Road over Soapstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denver Road over Soapstone Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDenver Road
CrossesSoapstone Creek
Location0.7 M N of Int 520 * 523
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94052, -85.6677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2025)
Projected traffic606 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denver Road over Soapstone Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denver Road over Soapstone 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Denver Road over Soapstone Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denver Road over Soapstone Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Denver Road over Soapstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.