US Bridges

Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N of S Park Bdry · Structure no. 004262

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCheaha Park RD
CrossesTater Creek
Location0.2 MI N of S Park Bdry
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48689, -85.93233
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2023)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheaha Park RD over Tater 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Cheaha Park RD over Tater Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.