US Bridges

Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S of Warrior Vly · Structure no. 013671

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuzzard Rock Rd.
CrossesLocust Fork of Warrior R
Location0.2 MI S of Warrior Vly
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00644, -86.30427
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2006)
Projected traffic204 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Buzzard Rock Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.