US Bridges

SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · Town of Newton · Structure no. 011857

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,901 by 2033. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 123 MP 20.901
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
LocationTown of Newton
RouteState Highway 123
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34268, -85.61053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2013)
Projected traffic6,901 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 123 MP 20.901 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.