Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · Iron City Cutoff · Structure no. 001198
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Iron City Cutoff over Choccolocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.