US Bridges

SR 63 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · .03 MI S JCT US 280 · Structure no. 014307

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Sugar Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,288 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.03 MI S JCT US 280
RouteState Highway 63
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91164, -85.95333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2023)
Projected traffic8,288 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.