US Bridges

2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Brown Bridge Conc 2007 · Structure no. 019703

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries2 Miles E Al HWY 9
CrossesChoccolocco Crek
LocationBrown Bridge Conc 2007
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78962, -85.65989
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek 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 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 2 Miles E Al HWY 9 over Choccolocco Crek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.