US Bridges

Madwind Road over Manoy Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2 MI N CO RD 305 · Structure no. 013419

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madwind Road over Manoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madwind Road over Manoy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMadwind Road
CrossesManoy Creek
Location2 MI N CO RD 305
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86037, -85.81869
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2024)
Projected traffic857 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madwind Road over Manoy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madwind Road over Manoy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Madwind Road over Manoy Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madwind Road over Manoy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Madwind Road over Manoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.