Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Warrior Rd. · Structure no. 008275
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ohatchee over Ohatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.