US Bridges

Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Al 132 * Warrior River · Structure no. 018593

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,726 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl 132
CrossesLocust Fk Black Warrior
LocationAl 132 * Warrior River
RouteState Highway 132
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03504, -86.28739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2023)
Projected traffic1,726 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 132 over Locust Fk Black Warrior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.