US Bridges

Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Sayre · Structure no. 021254

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,649 by 2044. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 5 (us 78) No
CrossesLocust Fork Warrior Rv
LocationSayre
RouteState Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70585, -86.99204
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,305 (2024)
Projected traffic11,649 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv carry?

About 9,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 5 (us 78) No over Locust Fork Warrior Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.