US Bridges

Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Warrior RD Ashto · Structure no. 004578

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWarrior Rd.
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationWarrior RD Ashto
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79184, -85.99225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2015)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee 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 January 2025.

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

About 688 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.