US Bridges

County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 3.3 MI.W.INT.C.R.#20*#9 · Structure no. 019231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesOakatuppa Creek
Location3.3 MI.W.INT.C.R.#20*#9
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08721, -88.41234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Oakatuppa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Oakatuppa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.