US Bridges

Isbell Circle over Town Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .06MI W of Jackson ST · Structure no. 021268

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isbell Circle over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Isbell Circle over Town Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIsbell Circle
CrossesTown Creek
Location.06MI W of Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43939, -86.11086
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2016)
Projected traffic159 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Isbell Circle over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isbell Circle over Town 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 Isbell Circle over Town Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Isbell Circle over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Isbell Circle over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.