US Bridges

SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT SR301(NEW) · Structure no. 011781

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
714 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
6,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,057 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,479 by 2043. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4 / US78
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT SR301(NEW)
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6235, -85.72642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,057 (2023)
Projected traffic8,479 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 6,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 / US78 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.