US Bridges

Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.3 M E of CO RD 308 · Structure no. 006067

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesManoy Drive
CrossesMcnoy Creek
Location0.3 M E of CO RD 308
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.885, -85.8
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Manoy Drive over Mcnoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.