US Bridges

City Street over Buck Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · West Lafayette St. · Structure no. 014510

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying City Street over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationWest Lafayette St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83, -85.78
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic854 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over Buck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does City Street over Buck Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Buck Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.