US Bridges

Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 12. NE of Fayette · Structure no. 000493

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDodson Road
CrossesLuxapallila Creek
Location12. NE of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86042, -87.85646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1996)
Projected traffic22 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dodson Road over Luxapallila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.