US Bridges

County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S CO 433 Patton Ch · Structure no. 002880

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 456 over Blue Eye 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 456
CrossesBlue Eye Creek
Location0.1 MI S CO 433 Patton Ch
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.635, -86.06833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2018)
Projected traffic940 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 456 over Blue Eye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.