US Bridges

Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mellon Bridge RD · Structure no. 011226

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMellon Bridge Rd.
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationMellon Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60001, -85.75728
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2019)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$414,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mellon Bridge Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mellon Bridge Rd. over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.