US Bridges

Littleton Rd. over Line Creek

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.13 MI W of HWY 431 · Structure no. 008842

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littleton Rd. over Line Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Littleton Rd. over Line Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2034. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLittleton Rd.
CrossesLine Creek
Location0.13 MI W of HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06674, -86.12624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2006)
Projected traffic991 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littleton Rd. over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littleton Rd. over Line 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Littleton Rd. over Line Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Littleton Rd. over Line Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Littleton Rd. over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.