US Bridges

Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.25MI S Warrior Valley · Structure no. 020928

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2034. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Trail Road
CrossesLocust Fk Warrior River
Location0.25MI S Warrior Valley
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98792, -86.33102
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2006)
Projected traffic170 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Trail Road over Locust Fk Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.