US Bridges

AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · .5 MI N Windermere RD · Structure no. 020281

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAL63
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location.5 MI N Windermere RD
RouteState Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76832, -85.94344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,629 (2023)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass 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 AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 4,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns AL63 over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.