CO 121 over Shirtee Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · 2.3 MI W of Al 21 · Structure no. 015984
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,832
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 121 over Shirtee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 121 over Shirtee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 121 over Shirtee Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 121 over Shirtee 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO 121 over Shirtee Creek carry?
About 1,832 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO 121 over Shirtee Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns CO 121 over Shirtee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.