Bridge Inspections on Choccolocco Road Start Monday

De Armanville, AL · July 12, 2026

Sunday mornings here usually mean a slow start and a heavy dew on the pastures. If you're heading toward the creek today, keep an eye on the rising humidity before the clouds move in.

📰 The Lead

Starting tomorrow morning, crews will begin a series of routine but necessary inspections on the bridges spanning Choccolocco Creek along the De Armanville stretch. These checks are part of the county’s biennial safety program, focusing on structural integrity and debris clearance following the heavy spring rains. While no full closures are expected today, residents should prepare for flaggers and single-lane traffic patterns beginning at 7:00 AM Monday. The work is expected to move quickly, with each site taking roughly four to six hours. For those of us who use these crossings as our primary route to Oxford, adding an extra five minutes to the morning commute is a wise move. Engineers will be looking specifically at the piling supports and clearing any lingering timber that has snagged beneath the spans.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Community Center Cooling Station Open — The center remains available as a public cooling space during peak afternoon heat for anyone needing a break.

  • Oxford: Choccolocco Park Tournament Traffic — Expect heavier-than-usual vehicle volume near the sports complex today as regional youth baseball finals wrap up.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 71°F — Overcast (28% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep the windows up this afternoon; that humidity will make the air feel thick.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Sunday Morning Service & Potluck — Friendship Baptist Church, 10:30 AM Traditional service followed by a community lunch in the fellowship hall.

  • Anniston: Sunday Market — Zinn Park, 1:00–4:00 PM Fresh produce and handmade crafts from local vendors just a short drive away.

  • Oxford: Summer Concert Series — Oxford Lake Park, 2:00 PM Local bluegrass bands performing under the main pavilion — bring a lawn chair.

  • Oxford: Public Skate Session — Oxford Civic Center, 3:00 PM Beat the heat with an indoor afternoon at the community roller rink.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Iron Mountain Trailhead Just a few miles north, this path follows the old L&N Railroad corridor. While the tracks are long gone, the perfectly graded path offers a glimpse into the 19th-century industrial boom that once defined the valley’s economy.

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