US Bridges

County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-12 T-6-N R-25-E · Structure no. 012192

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2034. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesWest Choctawhatchee R
LocationSEC-12 T-6-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50856, -85.49902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2002)
Projected traffic581 by 2034
Trucks4%
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

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over West Choctawhatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.