US Bridges

Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · At Bristow Cove · Structure no. 021076

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2037. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphree Valley RD
CrossesLocust Fork
LocationAt Bristow Cove
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08415, -86.28984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2017)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphree Valley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Murphree Valley RD over Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.