US Bridges

Ramp D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · South Ramp I20-TO US 431 · Structure no. 009512

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D Ebl 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 2,854 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,995 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D Ebl
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationSouth Ramp I20-TO US 431
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6173, -85.72576
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,854 (2022)
Projected traffic3,995 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp D Ebl 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 D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 2,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D Ebl over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.