US Bridges

CO 149 over Emauhee Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E CO Rt 123 · Structure no. 012223

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 149 over Emauhee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 149 over Emauhee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 149
CrossesEmauhee Creek
Location1.0 MI E CO Rt 123
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24019, -86.18452
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+44 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 149 over Emauhee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 149 over Emauhee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO 149 over Emauhee Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 149 over Emauhee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 149 over Emauhee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.