CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek
GoodPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 8.0 MI N Talladega · Structure no. 008925
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 915
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2038. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek carry?
About 915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek?
The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 261 ft (79.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO 326 over Choccolocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.