US Bridges

Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 700 Ft E of Chadwick Lane · Structure no. 020403

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,205 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWire Road
CrossesChoclaugala Creek
Location700 Ft E of Chadwick Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56888, -85.5447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2010)
Projected traffic18,205 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wire Road over Choclaugala Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.