US Bridges

Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · .5MI.SO.GOLDEN SPR./I20 · Structure no. 018333

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
491 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,040 by 2043. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLeon Smith Pkwy.
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location.5MI.SO.GOLDEN SPR./I20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60196, -85.78615
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leon Smith Pkwy. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Leon Smith Pkwy. over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.