US Bridges

County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. on FAS Rt. 22 · Structure no. 010904

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO54
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
LocationRc Br. on FAS Rt. 22
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67739, -85.34591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic427 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NO54 over Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road NO54 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road NO54 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.