US Bridges

County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.N.Rocky Hill · Structure no. 013874

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek in Monroe 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 1
CrossesLovetts Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N.Rocky Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40798, -87.54806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek built?

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

What condition is County Rt 1 over Lovetts 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 County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 1 over Lovetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.