US Bridges

CR 89 S over Blue Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.6 M N Lee CO Line · Structure no. 011470

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 S over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 89 S over Blue Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 89 S
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.6 M N Lee CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73702, -85.66076
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 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 traffic156 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 89 S over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 S over Blue 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 CR 89 S over Blue Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 S over Blue Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 89 S over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.