US Bridges

Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Lockhart Church Road · Structure no. 017168

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLockhart Church RD
CrossesHorse Head Creek
LocationLockhart Church Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03004, -86.38051
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic108 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lockhart Church RD over Horse Head Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.