US Bridges

CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 5.1 MI S I20 · Structure no. 008457

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 207
CrossesPoorhouse Branch
Location5.1 MI S I20
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53005, -86.18708
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch built?

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

What condition is CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch 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 Poorhouse Branch carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 207 over Poorhouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.