US Bridges

St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. E. of Havana · Structure no. 014995

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Luke Road
CrossesTrib. to Hardin Creek
Location1.6 Mi. E. of Havana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.89387, -87.64068
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns St. Luke Road over Trib. to Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.