US Bridges

Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Grayton Rd. · Structure no. 002030

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 912 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrayton Rd.
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationGrayton Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79809, -85.97922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2023)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$849,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Grayton Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.