US Bridges

Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 6.4 MI North of U S280 · Structure no. 006733

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perason Chapel RD over Town 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.

It carries about 714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPerason Chapel RD
CrossesTown Creek
Location6.4 MI North of U S280
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04424, -85.9834
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2025)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$644,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Perason Chapel RD over Town 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 Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Perason Chapel RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.