Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek
GoodMarshall County, Alabama · 0.3 MI South US 431 · Structure no. 000004504800350
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lock Access Road over Little Paint Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.