US Bridges

Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 1/2 MI SW of Locust for · Structure no. 013687

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake 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 5 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDeaver-Walker RD
CrossesYoungblood Lake
Location2 1/2 MI SW of Locust for
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.89475, -86.65821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake built?

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

What condition is Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deaver-Walker RD over Youngblood Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.