US Bridges

Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 2 MI.E.77 at Chandler Spr · Structure no. 002875

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 310
CrossesBlue Creek
Location2 MI.E.77 at Chandler Spr
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32833, -85.99167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic530 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 310 over Blue 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 August 2024.

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

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 310 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.