US Bridges

Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .2 Mile South JCT CO 29 · Structure no. 012448

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLovejoy Road
CrossesStevens Creek
Location.2 Mile South JCT CO 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17997, -87.97275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2001)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$397,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovejoy Road over Stevens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lovejoy Road over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.