US Bridges

CO 207 over Drain - Colbert

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S CO 191 · Structure no. 005668

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 207 over Drain - Colbert is a concrete culvert carrying CO 207 over Drain - Colbert 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 207
CrossesDrain - Colbert
Location1.5 MI S CO 191
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42855, -86.23921
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 207 over Drain - Colbert built?

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

What condition is CO 207 over Drain - Colbert 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 CO 207 over Drain - Colbert carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 207 over Drain - Colbert?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns CO 207 over Drain - Colbert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.