US Bridges

Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W Al 9 · Structure no. 016742

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur is a concrete channel beam carrying Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoboe Road
CrossesLittle Weoka Creek Spur
Location2.0 MI W Al 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75, -86.13333
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loboe Road over Little Weoka Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.