US Bridges

1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Rainbow Dr. Conc 1987 · Structure no. 014102

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries1 MI E Ala 9
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationRainbow Dr. Conc 1987
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74427, -85.66947
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 1 MI E Ala 9 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1 MI E Ala 9 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.