US Bridges

CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.6 Mile N of US 43 · Structure no. 013738

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 4
CrossesLuxapallila Creek
Location0.6 Mile N of US 43
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9459, -87.84801
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2001)
Projected traffic264 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 4 over Luxapallila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.