US Bridges

SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck.

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 3 MI East Sylacauga · Structure no. 008886

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck. in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesTallaseehatchee Ck.
Location3 MI East Sylacauga
RouteState Highway 148
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1697, -86.1842
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2022)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck. carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck.?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 148 over Tallaseehatchee Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.