US Bridges

Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 4 MI S Blount CO LN · Structure no. 006547

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
737 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,543 by 2043. The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 South
CrossesLocust Fk Warrior Rv
Location4 MI S Blount CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7813, -86.8199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length737 ft (224.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2023)
Projected traffic5,543 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv carry?

About 4,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv?

The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 South over Locust Fk Warrior Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.