US Bridges

Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.4 MI SW of CO 79 · Structure no. 015177

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek is a concrete channel beam carrying Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgar Woods RD
CrossesEast Choctawhatcheecreek
Location1.4 MI SW of CO 79
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79771, -85.34787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$558,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Edgar Woods RD over East Choctawhatcheecreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.