County Road 26 over Locust Fork River
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · Riverside · Structure no. 004814
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,236
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over Locust Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over Locust Fork River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 26 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 26 over Locust Fork River carry?
About 1,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 26 over Locust Fork River?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over Locust Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.