US Bridges

CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · .2 MI E of JCT Cheaha Rd. · Structure no. 019065

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 485 Bass LN
CrossesUn - Named Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT Cheaha Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 485
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48148, -85.90942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 485 Bass LN over Un - Named Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.