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Kelly Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.491446,-86.028914

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Carries Kelly Springs Rd (CR 398) over Kelly Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Kelley Creek on Kelly Springs Rd (CR 398)
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Talladega County

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Kelly Creek Pony Truss

Photo taken by C Hanchey in June 2011

201567

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Kelly Creek Pony Truss

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Kelly Creek Pony Truss

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Kelly Creek Pony Truss

Photo taken by C Hanchey in June 2011

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Talladega Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.352835,-85.985905

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Carries CR 310 over Talladega Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 66.9 Feet
Span Length: 66.9 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Talladega Creek on CR 310
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Talladega County

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191103

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Talladega Creek Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2010

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Talladega Creek Bridge

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191105

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Talladega Creek Bridge

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191106

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Talladega Creek Bridge

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Talladega Creek Bridge

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Waldo Covered Bridge 01-61-02

Status: Preserved but with approaches removed

Location: 33.379106,-86.028853

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Carries an old Socopatoy Indian trail just off AL 77 behind Riddle's Mill Restaurant over Talladega Creek
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Howe through truss
Total Length: 115.0 Feet
Span Length: 115.0 Feet

Overview: Howe through truss bridge over Talladega Creek on an old Socopatoy Indian trail just off AL 77 behind Riddle's Mill Restaurant
History: Built 1858. Bridge was used in the Civil War by Wilson's Raiders in April of 1865. Bridge remained in use until 1960.
Built: 1858

Location: Talladega County

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117148

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Overview

The Waldo Covered Bridge is preserved with its approach spans removed.

Photo taken by James McCray

117149

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Western End

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117150

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Closeup of Bridge

Photo taken by James McCray

117151

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Oblique View (Southwestern Angle)

Photo taken by James McCray

117152

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Oblique View Again

Photo taken by James McCray

117153

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Underneath the Bridge

Photo taken by James McCray

275977

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Waldo Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2010

275978

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Waldo Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2010

275979

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Waldo Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2010

275980

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Waldo Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2010

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Waldo Bridge 2019

Photo taken by Vincent Johnson in July 2020

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Kymulga Covered Bridge 01-61-01

Status: Preserved and open to pedestrians

Location: 33.333994,-86.299908

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Carries an access to the Old Georgia Road and pedestrian/nature trails in Kymulga Park over Talladega Creek
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Howe through truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 105.0 Feet

Overview: Howe through truss bridge over Talladega Creek on an access to the Old Georgia Road in Kymulga Park about four miles north of Childersburg on Grist Mill Road
History: Built 1861
Built: 1861

Location: Talladega County

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125760

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Overview

Photo taken by James McCray

125761

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Oblique View (Looking Northwest)

Photo taken by James McCray

125762

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Deck View

Photo taken by James McCray

125763

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Deck View (Northern End)

Photo taken by James McCray

125764

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Oblique View (Looking Northeast)

Photo taken by James McCray

125765

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Oblique View of Main Span (Northeast View)

Photo taken by James McCray

125766

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Southern Portal

Photo taken by James McCray

125767

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Northern Portal

Photo taken by James McCray

125768

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Northern Portal Again

Photo taken by James McCray

125769

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Inside View

Photo taken by James McCray

125770

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Closeup of Howe Truss Design

Photo taken by James McCray

125771

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Howe Trusses

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125772

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Inside the Bridge

Photo taken by James McCray

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Looking Upstream

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125774

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Main Span Closeup (Western Face of Bridge)

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125775

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Southern Approach and Portal

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125776

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Southern Approach

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Northern Approach

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Northen Approach and Portal Staircase

Photo taken by James McCray

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Closeup of Portal Staircase

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125780

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Northern Approach

Photo taken by James McCray

125781

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Stone Pier

Photo taken by James McCray

125782

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Underneath the Bridge (Looking Northward)

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125783

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Closeup of Main Span and Support Piers

Photo taken by James McCray

125784

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Upper Howe Truss Joint

Photo taken by James McCray

125785

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Bridge Plaque

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125786

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Kymulga Covered Bridge and Grist Mill Dam

Photo taken by James McCray

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Kymulga Grist Mill

Photo taken by James McCray

275975

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Kymulga Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2010

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Kymulga Covered Bridge

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Taylors Mill Bridge

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 33.382570,-86.080069

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Carries County Road 303 over Talladega Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Talladega Creek on County Road 303
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910

Location: Talladega County

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166474

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

166475

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

166476

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

166477

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

166478

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

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Photo taken by Jerry Dean in May 2010

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North Spring Street Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.439866,-86.106051

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Carries N. Spring Street over Norfolk Southern
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 110.9 Feet
Span Length: 19.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Norfolk Southern on N. Spring Street
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940

Location: Talladega County

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Old Goodwater Highway Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.134293,-86.232231

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Carries Old Goodwater Hwy over branch of Crooked Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over branch of Crooked Creek on Old Goodwater Hwy
History: Built 1920
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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264490

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Photo taken by James McCray in June 2013

264491

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Photo taken by James McCray in June 2013

264492

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Photo taken by James McCray in June 2013

264493

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264494

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264495

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264497

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264500

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264501

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264502

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Photo taken by James McCray in June 2013

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Photo taken by James McCray in June 2013

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Darby Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.167385,-86.266603

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Carries West Fort Williams Street over Darby Creek
Design: culvert
Design Details: Culvert
Total Length: 33.8 Feet
Span Length: 10.2 Feet

Overview: Culvert bridge over Darby Creek on West Fort Williams Street
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940

Location: Talladega County

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Old Birmingham Highway Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.168333,-86.261667

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Carries Old Birmingham Highway over Railroad (EARY)
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 131.9 Feet
Span Length: 34.5 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Railroad (EARY) on Old Birmingham Highway
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935

Location: Talladega County

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NS - Cheaha Creek Bridge

Status: Presumably open to traffic

Location: 33.498714,-86.001306

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Carries NS Railroad over Cheaha Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Cheaha Creek on NS Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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LN - Choccolocco Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 33.570714,-85.930619

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Carries L&N Railroad (abandoned) over Choccolocco Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Choccolocco Creek on L&N Railroad (abandoned)
History: Line abandoned early 1970s
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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NS - Choccolocco Creek Bridge

Status: Presumably open to traffic

Location: 33.574781,-85.882906

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Carries NS Railroad over Choccolocco Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Two-span through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Choccolocco Creek on NS Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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NS - Childersburg Overpass

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.279110,-86.353293

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Carries Railroad (NS) over Railroad (NS), 1st Street SW
Design: beam/tee
Design Details:
Total Length: 274.9 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Railroad, 1st Street SW on Railroad
History:
Built: 1930

Location: Talladega County

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File:Historic Childersburg Alabama Bridge.JPG

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NS - Coosa River Bridge (Childersburg)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.291068,-86.363654

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Carries Railroads (NS) over Coosa River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Coosa River on Railroads (NS)
History: Old spans at this locaiton (four 1906 pin-connected Pratt trusses) replaced by modern bolted trusses c. 2001
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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NS - Coosa River Bridge (Near Wilsonville)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.249312,-86.429186

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Carries Railroads (NS) over Coosa River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Coosa River on Railroads (NS)
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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Lincoln Covered Bridge 01-61-03x

Status: Destroyed by fire

Location: 33.586493,-86.021636

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Carries over Choccolocco Creek
Design: truss/through/kingpost
Design Details: Town lattice through truss on stone supports
Total Length: 430.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Kingpost truss bridge over Choccolocco Creek
History: Built 1903 by Johnny Morris before the Civil War; Destroyed by fire July 28, 1963
Built: 1903

Location: Talladega County

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281292

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 View Showing Approach To Bridge

Photo taken by W. N. Manning for the Historic American Buildings Survey

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 View Showing Under Construction Of Bridge

Photo taken by W. N. Manning for the Historic American Buildings Survey

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 View Into Bridge

Photo taken by W. N. Manning for the Historic American Buildings Survey

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 Interior View Of Bridge

Photo taken by W. N. Manning for the Historic American Buildings Survey

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 View Through Bridge

Photo taken by W. N. Manning for the Historic American Buildings Survey

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Historic American Buildings Survey W. N. Manning, Photographer, January 5, 1935 View Showing Inner Construction Of Bridge

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CSX - Jackson Street Overpass

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Location: 33.438081,-86.109888

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Carries CSXTRR over Jackson Street
Design: girder/deck
Design Details: Deck girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Deck girder bridge over Jackson Street on CSX Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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SBD - Coosa River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 33.387267,-86.378314

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Carries CSX Railroad over Coosa River
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: Polygonal Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Coosa River on CSX Railroad
History: Collapsed 1976
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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SCL - Coosa River Bridge

The Anniston Star: July 6 1976

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SCL - Coosa River

The Anniston Star: July 6 1976

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SCL - Coosa River Bridge

The Anniston Star: July 6 1976

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Talladega Creek RR Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.306600,-86.354486

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Carries Railroad over Talladega Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Talladega Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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Isbell Branch Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.439280,-86.110781

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Carries Isbell Circle Street over Isbell Branch
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Isbell Branch on Isbell Circle Street
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Talladega County

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CSX - Waldo Tunnel

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.359545,-86.008830

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Carries CSX Railroad over Hill
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under Hill on CSX Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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351217

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351218

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351220

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Standing over the tunnel.

Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

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Talladega Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.328333,-85.991667

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Carries Co. Road 310 over Talladega Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 205.1 Feet
Span Length: 66.9 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over Talladega Creek on Co. Road 310
History: Built 1945
Built: 1945

Location: Talladega County

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CSX - Woolfolk Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.404129,-86.035853

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Carries Woolfolk Rd. (Co. Rd. 303) over CSX Railroad
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 122.7 Feet
Span Length: 118.8 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over CSX RR on Woolfolk Rd. (Co. Rd. 303)
History: Reconstructed in 2003.
Built: 1955

Location: Talladega County

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CSX - Talladega Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.358636,-86.007658

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Carries Railroad over Talladega Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over Talladega Creek on Railroad
History: Painted 10-6-59
Built:

Location: Talladega County

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351221

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Standing over the tunnel

Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351222

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351223

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351224

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

351225

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

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Text reads:

Painted 10-6-59 1st Coat Red Lead 2nd Coat Aluminum

Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

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Photo taken by Tim Colquett in April 2016

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John T. Morgan Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 33.290247,-86.364470

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Carries US 280 over Coosa River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 603.0 Feet
Span Length: 180.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Coosa River on US 280
History: Toll bridge until 1936
Built: 1930

Location: Talladega County

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John T. Morgan Bridge

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Talladega Raceway North Tunnel

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.574090,-86.069331

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Carries Talladega Raceway over North Tunnel Road
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under North Tunnel Road on Talladega Raceway
History: Built 1969
Built: 1969

Location: Talladega County

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Talladega Raceway South Tunnel

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.561377,-86.061049

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Carries Talladega Raceway over South Tunnel Road
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under South Tunnel Road on Talladega Raceway
History: Built 1969
Built: 1969

Location: Talladega County

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Talladega Raceway Infield Tunnel

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 33.571680,-86.063121

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Carries Talladega Raceway over Crossover Drive
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under Crossover Drive on Talladega Raceway
History: Built 2019
Built: 2019

Location: Talladega County

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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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