US Bridges

Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · Sylacauga · Structure no. 000264

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCo. Road 132
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSylacauga
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2038, -86.205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$242,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 132 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.