Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek
FairCovington County, Alabama · Bell Crossing · Structure no. 012258
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Crossing over Lightwood Knot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.