US Bridges

Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R

PoorClosed to traffic

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.24 MI NW of Moody Chpl · Structure no. 010134

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDee Nix Rd.
CrossesLocust Fork Warrior R
Location0.24 MI NW of Moody Chpl
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99505, -86.30947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2003)
Projected traffic224 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2019.

How much traffic does Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dee Nix Rd. over Locust Fork Warrior R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.