County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek
FairCovington County, Alabama · 1MI E of Union Grove Ch · Structure no. 011530
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 96 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over Lightwoodknot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.