US Bridges

Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 5 MI W of Locust Fork · Structure no. 013616

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2044. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Springs RD
CrossesLocust Fork River
Location5 MI W of Locust Fork
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88869, -86.69526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2024)
Projected traffic979 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Springs RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Center Springs RD over Locust Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.