US Bridges

Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2 MI East JCT US 78 · Structure no. 000695

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,390 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOld SR 202
CrossesEastaboga Creek
Location2 MI East JCT US 78
RouteCity Street MU202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61244, -85.96289
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2023)
Projected traffic8,390 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 202 over Eastaboga 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old SR 202 over Eastaboga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.