US Bridges

Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Brown Bridge Rd. · Structure no. 020942

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrown Bridge RD
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
LocationBrown Bridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80256, -85.64684
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Bridge 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek carry?

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

How long is Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Bridge RD over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.