US Bridges

Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck.

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Talladega County, Alabama · Syl. Mill Village · Structure no. 020338

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck. in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Shirtee Ck.
LocationSyl. Mill Village
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1844, -86.2584
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$377,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck. carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave. over Trib. to Shirtee Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.