CO 385 over Cheaha Creek
FairPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 3.3 MI E Ala 21 · Structure no. 004485
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 385 over Cheaha Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 385 over Cheaha 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 385 over Cheaha Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 385 over Cheaha 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO 385 over Cheaha Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO 385 over Cheaha Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO 385 over Cheaha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.