US Bridges

SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.1 MI East JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 009742

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144 over Ohatchee 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 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 3,929 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesOhatchee Creek
Location2.1 MI East JCT SR 77
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77921, -86.00154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,929 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 144 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 3,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144 over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.