US Bridges

SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 6.9 MI No JCT US 78 · Structure no. 005156

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,865 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location6.9 MI No JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73039, -85.67962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2022)
Projected traffic4,865 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Choccolocco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.