US Bridges

House Road over Little Warrior River

PoorPosted for load

Blount County, Alabama · 2 MI NE of Inland · Structure no. 003910

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

House Road over Little Warrior River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying House Road over Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHouse Road
CrossesLittle Warrior River
Location2 MI NE of Inland
RouteCity Street 241
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88002, -86.58061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic148 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was House Road over Little Warrior River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is House Road over Little Warrior River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does House Road over Little Warrior River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is House Road over Little Warrior River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns House Road over Little Warrior River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.