US Bridges

Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 3.0 Miles Sth Jct. I-20 · Structure no. 018853

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2038. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEastaboga Road
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location3.0 Miles Sth Jct. I-20
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5444, -86.04153
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2018)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Eastaboga Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Eastaboga Road over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.