US Bridges

CO 211 over Greasehead Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · Intersection CO 211* 213 · Structure no. 008458

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 211 over Greasehead Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 211 over Greasehead Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 211
CrossesGreasehead Branch
LocationIntersection CO 211* 213
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31667, -86.17167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 211 over Greasehead Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CO 211 over Greasehead Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO 211 over Greasehead Branch carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 211 over Greasehead Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 211 over Greasehead Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.