US Bridges

Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War

FairClosed to traffic

Blount County, Alabama · 3 MI NE of Locust Fork · Structure no. 018483

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War is a steel truss - thru carrying Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDeaverstown Road
CrossesCalvert Prong Little War
Location3 MI NE of Locust Fork
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93496, -86.58273
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic376 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War 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 Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Deaverstown Road over Calvert Prong Little War?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.