Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Buckshort Bridge · Structure no. 018135
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 650 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,005
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 4,005 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2044. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River carry?
About 4,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Olive Road over Locust Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.