CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek
FairPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · .8 Mi.W.Of 78/LINCOLN · Structure no. 004555
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 007 over Blue Eye 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO 007 over Blue Eye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.