US Bridges

CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Int Rt 113 * 105 · Structure no. 018768

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 18
CrossesOkatuppa Creek
Location0.4 MI W Int Rt 113 * 105
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93981, -88.4016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2002)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 over Okatuppa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 over Okatuppa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.