US Bridges

Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · .45 MI W Dudleyville RD · Structure no. 021884

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Ridge Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.45 MI W Dudleyville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88406, -85.73393
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed5 mi (8 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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge Road over Buck 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 September 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oak Ridge Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.