US Bridges

Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Sylacauga · Structure no. 001176

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 280 CO 511
CrossesTallaseehatchee Creek
LocationCity of Sylacauga
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17, -86.26667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old US 280 CO 511 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.