US Bridges

County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles North I20 · Structure no. 014189

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,575
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,575 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 005
CrossesEastaboga Creek
Location0.2 Miles North I20
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57833, -86.03
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,575 (2018)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$789,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 005 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek carry?

About 3,575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 005 over Eastaboga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.