CO 082 over Kelley Creek
PoorPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E CO Rt 005 · Structure no. 000865
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 082 over Kelley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 082 over Kelley 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 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 082 over Kelley Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 082 over Kelley 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO 082 over Kelley Creek carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 082 over Kelley Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 082 over Kelley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.