US Bridges

Old Suzanna over Buck Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Dadeville · Structure no. 015421

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Suzanna over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Suzanna over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Suzanna
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationDadeville
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81833, -85.78667
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic725 by 2043
Trucks20%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Suzanna over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Suzanna 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 Old Suzanna over Buck Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Suzanna over Buck Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Suzanna over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.