US Bridges

AL-96 over Trib. of Luxapallila Ck.

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W Fayette City Lim · Structure no. 013366

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2038. 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.
Location2.5 MI W Fayette City Lim
RouteState Highway 96
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6802, -87.90228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 2038
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 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 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.