US Bridges

County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N State Road 21 · Structure no. 010440

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 927 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2038. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 399
CrossesCheaha Creek
Location1.5 MI N State Road 21
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51029, -86.01582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2018)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 399 over Cheaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.