US Bridges

CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .5 Mile South of US 78 · Structure no. 017697

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO.207
CrossesBlue Eye Creek
Location.5 Mile South of US 78
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60167, -86.16167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2018)
Projected traffic5,895 by 2038
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.207 over Blue Eye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns CO.207 over Blue Eye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.