US Bridges

Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. N Int 10 * 187 · Structure no. 017628

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 years old, older 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty. Road #9
CrossesMccalls Branch
Location2.7 Mi. N Int 10 * 187
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1888, -88.26973
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (1999)
Projected traffic920 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$551,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch 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 Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty. Road #9 over Mccalls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.