US Bridges

CO 207 over Relief

GoodPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N CO 240 · Structure no. 006043

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 207 over Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 207 over Relief in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 207
CrossesRelief
Location0.6 MI N CO 240
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35505, -86.23392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 207 over Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 207 over Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 207 over Relief carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 207 over Relief?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 207 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.