US Bridges

County Road 207 over Greasy Head Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.9 MI W ST21 on Cord 207 · Structure no. 005341

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 207 over Greasy Head Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 207 over Greasy Head 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 207
CrossesGreasy Head Branch
Location0.9 MI W ST21 on Cord 207
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32667, -86.21
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2018)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 207 over Greasy Head Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 207 over Greasy Head 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 207 over Greasy Head Branch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 207 over Greasy Head Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 207 over Greasy Head Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.