US Bridges

CO 123 over Emauhee Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 5.3 MI E Maine Ave · Structure no. 005630

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 123 over Emauhee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 123 over Emauhee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 123
CrossesEmauhee Creek
Location5.3 MI E Maine Ave
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23129, -86.19841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2018)
Projected traffic672 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 123 over Emauhee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 123 over Emauhee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO 123 over Emauhee Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 123 over Emauhee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 123 over Emauhee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.