US Bridges

Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 9.8 Mi.No.Of Elmore Co. · Structure no. 017598

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,015 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 63
CrossesElkahatchee Creek
Location9.8 Mi.No.Of Elmore Co.
RouteState Highway 63
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88348, -85.96577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2021)
Projected traffic8,015 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 63 over Elkahatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 63 over Elkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.