US Bridges

Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1 M N Int CO RD 571 W 529 · Structure no. 019658

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDenver Road
CrossesChatahospee Creek
Location1 M N Int CO RD 571 W 529
RouteCounty Highway 571
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97452, -85.60728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denver Road over Chatahospee 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 Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Denver Road over Chatahospee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.