US Bridges

Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .7 Mi. North U.S. Hwy. 78 · Structure no. 017698

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTalldega Co. 207
CrossesLogan Martin Backwater
Location.7 Mi. North U.S. Hwy. 78
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61891, -86.156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2018)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Talldega Co. 207 over Logan Martin Backwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.