US Bridges

County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. S of JCT Intst 20 · Structure no. 020763

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,578 by 2037. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 207
CrossesChoccolocco Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S of JCT Intst 20
RouteCounty Highway 2070
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56841, -86.16824
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2017)
Projected traffic4,578 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 207 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 County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 207 over Choccolocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.