US Bridges

Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · @ Mccourt RD · Structure no. 017850

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson Bridge RD
CrossesLocust Fork
Location@ Mccourt RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05657, -86.28019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Bridge RD over Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.