US Bridges

Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 007589

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
409 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKali-Oka RD
CrossesChickasawbogue Creek
Location1.2 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85778, -88.18069
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2024)
Projected traffic715 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue 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 Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kali-Oka RD over Chickasawbogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.