US Bridges

Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · NW of Structure 09812 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC040161

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLowe Field RD
CrossesHarrand Creek
LocationNW of Structure 09812
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33833, -85.74847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lowe Field RD over Harrand Creek?

It is owned by the Army.