US Bridges

CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. N of Al 21 · Structure no. 003870

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO 123
CrossesTalasseehatchee Creek
Location2.9 Mi. N of Al 21
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21337, -86.19554
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2018)
Projected traffic935 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 123 over Talasseehatchee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 123 over Talasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.