US Bridges

CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · Lil Tallaseehatchee Crk · Structure no. 017116

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 139
CrossesLittle Tallaseehatchee
LocationLil Tallaseehatchee Crk
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25667, -86.24167
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2015)
Projected traffic585 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee built?

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

What condition is CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee 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 July 2023.

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

About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 139 over Little Tallaseehatchee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.