US Bridges

Erin RD over Talladega Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S of Erin · Structure no. 013440

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erin RD over Talladega Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erin RD over Talladega Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 106 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesErin RD
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Erin
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35913, -85.90691
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic35 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$215,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erin RD over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Erin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Erin RD over Talladega Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Erin RD over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Erin RD over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.