US Bridges

Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 3.8 MI N Ala No 49 · Structure no. 006756

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLovelady Road
CrossesSougahatchee Creek
Location3.8 MI N Ala No 49
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64022, -85.84465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2024)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lovelady Road over Sougahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.