US Bridges

Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI S Flat Top Road · Structure no. 007723

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
614 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2043. The structure is 614 ft (187 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesElbo Porter Road
CrossesWarrior Rive-Locust Fork
Location1 MI S Flat Top Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63832, -87.05715
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length614 ft (187 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2023)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork?

The structure is 614 ft (187 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Elbo Porter Road over Warrior Rive-Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.