US Bridges

Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · .4 MI North US 84 · Structure no. 008816

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,531 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 605
CrossesLittle Choctawhatchee
Location.4 MI North US 84
RouteState Highway 605
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24624, -85.48177
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2013)
Projected traffic11,531 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Al 605 over Little Choctawhatchee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.