US Bridges

Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1 MI S State 21 at Antioc · Structure no. 005314

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 135
CrossesDry Brch to Choccolocco
Location1 MI S State 21 at Antioc
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56, -85.85167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2018)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2038
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 135 over Dry Brch to Choccolocco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.