US Bridges

Louina ST over Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · Roanoke · Structure no. 020279

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louina ST over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Louina ST over Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLouina ST
CrossesCreek
LocationRoanoke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.115, -85.67667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louina ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louina ST over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Louina ST over Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louina ST over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Louina ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.