CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · 20 MI SE I-20 · Structure no. 010046
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2038. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 047 over Choccolocco 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (79.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns CO 047 over Choccolocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.