US Bridges

Lowe Road over Stone Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI North Ala 14 · Structure no. 007966

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowe Road over Stone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowe Road over Stone Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLowe Road
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.6 MI North Ala 14
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56963, -85.80997
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic485 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$634,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowe Road over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowe Road over Stone 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 Lowe Road over Stone Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lowe Road over Stone Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lowe Road over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.