US Bridges

CO 207 over Talladega Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S CO 203 · Structure no. 005670

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
670 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 207 over Talladega Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 207 over Talladega 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 5 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2038. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 207
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location0.8 MI S CO 203
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35949, -86.23467
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating10.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2018)
Projected traffic1,476 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 207 over Talladega Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 207 over Talladega 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO 207 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 207 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 207 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.