Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek
FairTallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E Ala 49 · Structure no. 006427
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw 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 Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Simpson Road over Little Emuckfaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.