CO 158
Carrying CO 158 over CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK
1 MI W ALA 9, Calhoun, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CO 158
The CO 158 bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries CO 158 over CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 62.2 meters (204 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CO 158 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 62.2 m (204 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 012278
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO 158 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CO 158 against other structures in Calhoun and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CO 158?
CO 158 in Calhoun, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CO 158 inspected?
CO 158's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO 158 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CO 158?
CO 158 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CO 158?
CO 158 is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is CO 158 and does age affect safety?
CO 158 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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