US Bridges

S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.6 M N CO RD 046 · Structure no. 006642

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Coldcreek Road
CrossesWind Creek
Location0.6 M N CO RD 046
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67233, -85.86153
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Coldcreek Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Coldcreek Road over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.