US Bridges

CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W CO 005 · Structure no. 009467

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

About this bridge

CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek 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 73 ft (22.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 399
CrossesEastaboga Creek
Location0.6 MI W CO 005
RouteCounty Highway 399
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57833, -86.03167
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 399 over Eastaboga 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek carry?

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

How long is CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 399 over Eastaboga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.