US Bridges

AL-86 over Lubbub Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E Carrollton · Structure no. 007459

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
409 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-86 over Lubbub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-86 over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2040. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-86
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location1.2 MI E Carrollton
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26187, -88.0793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2020)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-86 over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-86 over Lubbub Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does AL-86 over Lubbub Creek carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-86 over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns AL-86 over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.