US Bridges

Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .5 Mile of CO RD 14 · Structure no. 012454

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla is a concrete culvert carrying Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPaved Road
CrossesEast Fork Luxapalilla
Location.5 Mile of CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94483, -87.79353
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic160 (2001)
Projected traffic235 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla built?

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

What condition is Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paved Road over East Fork Luxapalilla?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.