US Bridges

Elder Road over Eagle Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.1 M E Ala 49 · Structure no. 005689

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elder Road over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elder Road over Eagle Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElder Road
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1.1 M E Ala 49
RouteCounty Highway 520
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93792, -85.69241
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic190 (2025)
Projected traffic295 by 2045
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elder Road over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elder Road over Eagle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Elder Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elder Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elder Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.