US Bridges

Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River

FairClosed to traffic

Blount County, Alabama · 1 MI W of Cleveland · Structure no. 001644

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 437 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwann Bridge Road
CrossesLocust Fork River
Location1 MI W of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99746, -86.60141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic437 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2020.

How much traffic does Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Swann Bridge Road over Locust Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.