US Bridges

Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 9.0 MI N St. 21 @ Turners · Structure no. 018851

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEastaboga Road
CrossesCheaha Creek
Location9.0 MI N St. 21 @ Turners
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.535, -86.04167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2018)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastaboga Road over Cheaha 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Eastaboga Road over Cheaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.