US Bridges

Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.02 M N CO RD 512 · Structure no. 011520

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhaley Ferry Road
CrossesTimbergut Creek
Location0.02 M N CO RD 512
RouteCounty Highway 587
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00595, -85.78851
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic175 (2025)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek built?

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

What condition is Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Whaley Ferry Road over Timbergut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.