US Bridges

CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S Al 76 · Structure no. 014627

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 103
CrossesTallaseehatchee Creek
Location0.8 MI S Al 76
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28465, -86.30115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic955 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 103 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.