US Bridges

Churchill Road over Wind Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1 M N CO RD 071 · Structure no. 007772

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchill Road over Wind Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Churchill Road over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesChurchill Road
CrossesWind Creek
Location1 M N CO RD 071
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68882, -85.73949
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2024)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Churchill Road over Wind Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchill Road over Wind 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Churchill Road over Wind Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Churchill Road over Wind Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Churchill Road over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.