Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Fship RD/.9 MI E Al 21 · Structure no. 004774
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,089 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Friendship RD over Choccolocco Creek Relief?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.