US Bridges

Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.0 MI North Ala No 50 · Structure no. 015485

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Barrons Bridge RD over Blue 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 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrons Bridge RD
CrossesBlue Creek
Location2.0 MI North Ala No 50
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73491, -85.75703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is Barrons Bridge RD over Blue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barrons Bridge RD over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.