US Bridges

Choccolocco Rd. over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Choccolocco RD · Structure no. 008051

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,784
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choccolocco Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Choccolocco Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChoccolocco Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationChoccolocco RD
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67862, -85.69857
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,784 (2023)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choccolocco Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choccolocco Rd. over Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Choccolocco Rd. over Branch carry?

About 2,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Choccolocco Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Choccolocco Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.