SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · 9.1 MI N. Elmore CO Line · Structure no. 012400
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek carry?
About 5,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 over Whatleys Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.