US Bridges

Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · Talladega District · Structure no. 080106000003054

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCheaha Creek-Bridg
CrossesCheaha Creek
LocationTalladega District
RouteFederal Lands Road 600-3
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45947, -85.84094
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (—)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cheaha Creek-Bridg over Cheaha Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.