CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West
FairPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S Int US84 * Rt 04 · Structure no. 005719
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 45 over Turkey Creek West?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.