US Bridges

Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Chosea Springs RD · Structure no. 017106

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChosea Springs RD
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationChosea Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69336, -85.68743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2019)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2044
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chosea Springs RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chosea Springs RD over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.