US Bridges

CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.1 MI S Int Rt 87 * 130 · Structure no. 015467

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesTishlarka Creek
Location2.1 MI S Int Rt 87 * 130
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00332, -88.15872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1996)
Projected traffic950 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 23 over Tishlarka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.