US Bridges

SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Childersburg · Structure no. 002599

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,497 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 76
CrossesTallaseehatchee Creek
LocationCity of Childersburg
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28376, -86.33953
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2023)
Projected traffic8,497 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.