Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Howell Rd. · Structure no. 000711
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Howell Rd. over Ladiga Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.