US Bridges

Al 51 over Lockhart Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 11.0 Mi.N.Of US 82 · Structure no. 014911

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 51 over Lockhart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 51 over Lockhart Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,511 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 51
CrossesLockhart Creek
Location11.0 Mi.N.Of US 82
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22915, -85.46522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic1,511 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 51 over Lockhart Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 51 over Lockhart Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al 51 over Lockhart Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 51 over Lockhart Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 51 over Lockhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.