US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.0 MI West of SR51 · Structure no. 010262

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesLockhart Crk Brnch
Location3.0 MI West of SR51
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24185, -85.47975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Lockhart Crk Brnch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.