US Bridges

CO 12 over Talladega Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · At Weathers Station · Structure no. 006949

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
239 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 12 over Talladega Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 12 over Talladega Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 12
CrossesTalladega Creek
LocationAt Weathers Station
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32833, -85.96788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks1%
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 12 over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 12 over Talladega Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CO 12 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 12 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 12 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.