Painter Road over Locust Fork River
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Susan Moore · Structure no. 008045
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Painter Road over Locust Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Painter Road over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Painter Road over Locust Fork River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Painter 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Painter Road over Locust Fork River carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Painter Road over Locust Fork River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Painter Road over Locust Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.