US Bridges

Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E I65 · Structure no. 007160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLockhart Road
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location0.4 MI E I65
RouteCounty Highway 179
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45142, -86.88811
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2007)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lockhart Road over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.