US Bridges

Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. East of Al. 269 · Structure no. 018101

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
680 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAlliance Road
CrossesWarrior Rivr Locust Fork
Location3.0 Mi. East of Al. 269
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57471, -87.14261
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Alliance Road over Warrior Rivr Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.