US Bridges

Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Sayre · Structure no. 010793

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2037. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Jasper HWY
CrossesBlack Warrior Locustfork
LocationSayre
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70947, -86.98328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2017)
Projected traffic875 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jasper HWY over Black Warrior Locustfork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.