US Bridges

County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W Inter CO 203 · Structure no. 005339

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 203
CrossesTalladega Creek Branch
Location1.5 MI W Inter CO 203
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36333, -86.265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2018)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 203 over Talladega Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.