US Bridges

Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 3 M N Al. 63 · Structure no. 006737

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Providence RD
CrossesLittle Hillabee Creek
Location3 M N Al. 63
RouteCounty Highway 495
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10304, -85.91731
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Providence RD over Little Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.