US Bridges

Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 1 MI E STATE21 on CO 128 · Structure no. 001318

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 128
CrossesDry Brch to Choccolocco
Location1 MI E STATE21 on CO 128
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56877, -85.86436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2020)
Projected traffic585 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

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$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 128 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.