US Bridges

CO 207 over Drain - Colbert

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N CO 203 · Structure no. 005669

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
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 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.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 207
CrossesDrain - Colbert
Location1.5 MI N CO 203
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38833, -86.24167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (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 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 207 over Drain - Colbert carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO 207 over Drain - Colbert?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO 207 over Drain - Colbert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.