US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 012166

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv in Houston 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesLittle Choctawhatchee Rv
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2549, -85.4486
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2003)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv built?

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

What condition is Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv 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 Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over Little Choctawhatchee Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.