US Bridges

Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.8MI.S.E.OF in 85 · Structure no. 010420

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2033. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 186
CrossesChoctafaula Creek
Location0.8MI.S.E.OF in 85
RouteState Highway 186
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47898, -85.62595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2013)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 186 over Choctafaula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.