US Bridges

SR 275 over Town Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 014023

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 275 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 275 over Town Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,208 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 275
CrossesTown Creek
LocationCity of Talladega
RouteState Highway 275
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4165, -86.1331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,720 (2021)
Projected traffic12,208 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 275 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 275 over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 275 over Town Creek carry?

About 8,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 275 over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 275 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.