US Bridges

Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.25 MI S of Al 21 · Structure no. 002811

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesAllison Mill Rd.
CrossesTalladega Creek Branch
Location2.25 MI S of Al 21
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40269, -86.10294
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2011)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Allison Mill Rd. over Talladega Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.