CO 486 over Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E CO Rt 385 · Structure no. 000161
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 486 over Salt Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 486 over Salt Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 486 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 486 over Salt 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO 486 over Salt Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 486 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO 486 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.