US Bridges

Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N CO209 at Chandle · Structure no. 000860

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 310
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location2.3 MI N CO209 at Chandle
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38853, -85.98862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic345 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 310 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.