State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.8 MI No. of Al 50 · Structure no. 010124
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 106 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns State Land Road over Spur Off No. Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.