US Bridges

I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W JCT US 431 · Structure no. 009508

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2 in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 23,717 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,204 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesChoccolocco Ck RELIEF#2
Location0.4 MI W JCT US 431
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6172, -85.72978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,717 (2023)
Projected traffic33,204 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2 carry?

About 23,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Choccolocco Ck RELIEF#2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.