US Bridges

SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S of Oxford · Structure no. 018122

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,846
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,584 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesChoccolocco Creek Relief
Location1.1 MI S of Oxford
RouteState Highway 21
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58078, -85.84867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,846 (2022)
Projected traffic9,584 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief carry?

About 6,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Choccolocco Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.