5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Golden Valley RD · Structure no. 002970
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 5 MI NE Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.