City Street over Darby Creek
PoorTalladega County, Alabama · Sylacauga Sylvest Plant · Structure no. 005071
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Street over Darby Creek is a concrete slab carrying City Street over Darby Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Street over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is City Street over Darby 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does City Street over Darby Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is City Street over Darby Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.