US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.4 M E CO RD 046 · Structure no. 007521

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.4 M E CO RD 046
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65219, -85.83245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$241,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.