Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · Acton · Structure no. 003944
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Looney Mill RD over Cabaha River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.