US Bridges

John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N JCT US 84 · Structure no. 018799

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri is a concrete channel beam carrying John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,391 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn D Odom Road
CrossesLittle Choctawhatchee Ri
Location1.2 MI N JCT US 84
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25392, -85.46052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (1999)
Projected traffic7,391 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns John D Odom Road over Little Choctawhatchee Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.