US Bridges

CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · .7 MI E CO 33 CO 84 JCT · Structure no. 015215

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 84
CrossesWest Fork of Lost Creek
Location.7 MI E CO 33 CO 84 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56693, -87.90522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic150 (1986)
Projected traffic337 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 84 over West Fork of Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.