US Bridges

S Thornton Road over Wind Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 3.1 M N of Al 49 · Structure no. 017828

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Thornton Road over Wind Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Thornton Road over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS Thornton Road
CrossesWind Creek
Location3.1 M N of Al 49
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69201, -85.75261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Thornton Road over Wind Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Thornton Road over Wind 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Thornton Road over Wind Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S Thornton Road over Wind Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Thornton Road over Wind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.