US Bridges

Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.6 M E CO RD 411 · Structure no. 018890

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Ridge Road
CrossesBuck Creek Spur
Location0.6 M E CO RD 411
RouteCounty Highway 594
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88421, -85.74296
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.