County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E US 280 · Structure no. 014260
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 102 over Fourmile 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 102 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.