US Bridges

Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W CO 5 · Structure no. 008492

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOounty RD 399
CrossesEastaboga Creek Branch
Location0.3 MI W CO 5
RouteCounty Highway 399
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57917, -86.03472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2018)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oounty RD 399 over Eastaboga Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.