US Bridges

AL-102 over North River

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.5 MI W Walker CO Line · Structure no. 005615

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-102 over North River is a concrete culvert carrying AL-102 over North River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 839 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAL-102
CrossesNorth River
Location3.5 MI W Walker CO Line
RouteState Highway 102
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8055, -87.5838
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2020)
Projected traffic956 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-102 over North River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-102 over North River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does AL-102 over North River carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL-102 over North River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-102 over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.