US Bridges

Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.1 M N Ala 63 · Structure no. 007189

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Providence RD
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location2.1 M N Ala 63
RouteCounty Highway 495
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09021, -85.92065
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2025)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$360,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch 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 Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Providence RD over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.