US Bridges

Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1 MI NE Jenifer · Structure no. 015453

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 108 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. Road 58
CrossesChoccolocco Branch
Location1 MI NE Jenifer
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55667, -85.92
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic825 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 58 over Choccolocco Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.