US Bridges

Tate RD over Red Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. So. Co. Rd. 36 · Structure no. 012344

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate RD over Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tate RD over Red Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTate RD
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.5 Mi. So. Co. Rd. 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60329, -88.43136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$829,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tate RD over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate RD over Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Tate RD over Red Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Tate RD over Red Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tate RD over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.