US Bridges

Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S of Dee Nix Road · Structure no. 013986

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R is a concrete culvert carrying Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBurton Loop Rd.
CrossesLocust Fork of Warrior R
Location0.1 MI S of Dee Nix Road
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99103, -86.31157
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2031
Trucks13%
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$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Burton Loop Rd. over Locust Fork of Warrior R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.