US Bridges

CO 191 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 4 MI W of Jonesview · Structure no. 008449

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 191 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 191 over Clear Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 191
CrossesClear Creek
Location4 MI W of Jonesview
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44763, -86.28859
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2018)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 191 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 191 over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO 191 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 191 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 191 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.