US Bridges

CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · .2 MI W CO B39 CO 84 JCT · Structure no. 015216

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

About this bridge

CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck 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 8 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 84
CrossesMiddle Fork of Lost Ck
Location.2 MI W CO B39 CO 84 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56362, -87.89339
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck built?

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

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

How much traffic does CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck carry?

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

How long is CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 84 over Middle Fork of Lost Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.