US Bridges

Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · .5 M SW Campbells X Rds · Structure no. 012452

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWatts Mill RD
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location.5 M SW Campbells X Rds
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36405, -85.8812
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2016)
Projected traffic21 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Watts Mill RD 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 Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Watts Mill RD over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.