US Bridges

CO 211 over Talladega Creek

PoorPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E Talladega on CO · Structure no. 004470

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
348 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 211 over Talladega Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 211 over Talladega 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2038. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO 211
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location4.0 MI E Talladega on CO
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38928, -86.11109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 211 over Talladega Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 211 over Talladega Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO 211 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO 211 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 211 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.