US Bridges

Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N US 280 · Structure no. 009972

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesColey Creek RD
CrossesCentral of Ga RR
Location0.9 MI N US 280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9185, -85.89707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic743 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coley Creek RD over Central of Ga RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.