US Bridges

CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5MI N CO RD 121 · Structure no. 017067

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 139
CrossesTallaseehatchee Crk
Location1.5MI N CO RD 121
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21667, -86.25
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic765 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 139 over Tallaseehatchee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.