US Bridges

AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck.

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 4.4 MI E Lamar CO Line · Structure no. 013364

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,846
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck. is a concrete channel beam carrying AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck. in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAL-96
CrossesTrib. of Luxapallila Ck.
Location4.4 MI E Lamar CO Line
RouteState Highway 96
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67598, -87.91093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,846 (2020)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2040
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck. carry?

About 1,846 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.