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Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Locust Level S29 T20 R17 · Structure no. 015071

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Level Road
CrossesTan Trough Creek
LocationLocust Level S29 T20 R17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68895, -86.38382
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$415,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Level Road over Tan Trough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Level Road over Tan Trough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.