US Bridges

Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 5.4 MI North of HWY 63 · Structure no. 018313

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,135 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElkahatchee Road
CrossesElkahatchee Creek
Location5.4 MI North of HWY 63
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89093, -85.97956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2024)
Projected traffic2,135 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkahatchee Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Elkahatchee Road over Elkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.