SR 50 over Wind Creek
GoodTallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Tallapoosa Riv · Structure no. 016256
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,337
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 50 over Wind Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 50 over Wind Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 50 over Wind 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 50 over Wind Creek carry?
About 1,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 50 over Wind Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 50 over Wind Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.