US Bridges

SR 235 over Talladega Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E JCT US 280 · Structure no. 012426

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,691
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Talladega Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 235 over Talladega Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 3,691 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,167 by 2043. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesTalladega Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT US 280
RouteState Highway 235
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3064, -86.35516
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,691 (2023)
Projected traffic5,167 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Talladega Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Talladega 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Talladega Creek carry?

About 3,691 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Talladega Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Talladega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.