US Bridges

Church Road over Jay Bird Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Int Al HWY 49 N · Structure no. 018385

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Jay Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Jay Bird 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesJay Bird Creek
Location0.6 MI N Int Al HWY 49 N
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92938, -85.76574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2025)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Jay Bird Creek built?

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

What condition is Church Road over Jay Bird 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Church Road over Jay Bird Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Jay Bird Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Church Road over Jay Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.