Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 4 Mi.S Blount Co. Ln. · Structure no. 017148
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 676 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,315
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2044. The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River carry?
About 4,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River?
The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 North over Locust Fk Warrior River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.