Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile NW of Trafford · Structure no. 004445
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 695 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 611
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2045. The structure is 695 ft (211.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork carry?
About 611 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork?
The structure is 695 ft (211.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Warrior-Trafford R over Warrior R Locust Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.