US Bridges

SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 3 Mi.N.Skipperville · Structure no. 005617

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 105 MP 12.272
CrossesChoctawh. River Relief
Location3 Mi.N.Skipperville
RouteState Highway 105
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56962, -85.49747
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2013)
Projected traffic701 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 MP 12.272 over Choctawh. River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.