US Bridges

Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 12 Miles N.E. of Ashland · Structure no. 018906

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Rock Road
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location12 Miles N.E. of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34212, -85.9245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic190 by 2036
Trucks0%
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$738,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Rock Road over Talladega 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Rock Road over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.