US Bridges

Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · North Ramp US 431 to I-20 · Structure no. 009511

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek 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 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 2,882 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,034 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp C Wbl
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationNorth Ramp US 431 to I-20
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61792, -85.72542
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,882 (2022)
Projected traffic4,034 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp C Wbl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 2,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C Wbl over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.