US Bridges

County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 MI S. E. of Bellwood · Structure no. 017374

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,060 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2044. The structure is 1,060 ft (323 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location1 MI S. E. of Bellwood
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15975, -85.78498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.