US Bridges

Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Concord · Structure no. 001250

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,556
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary is a concrete frame carrying Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10,556 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,750 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior River Road
CrossesLick Creek Tributary
Location1 Mile East of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45687, -87.01967
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,556 (2023)
Projected traffic14,750 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior River Road over Lick Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.