Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek
FairMarengo County, Alabama · 0.35 MI W of Foscue Park · Structure no. 003636
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lock and Dam RD over Foscue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.