US Bridges

New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream

GoodPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · .1 Mi. N of JCT Ala 34 · Structure no. 019397

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNew Lincoln Road
CrossesA Small Periodic Stream
Location.1 Mi. N of JCT Ala 34
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48842, -86.13292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2014)
Projected traffic685 by 2036
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$362,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns New Lincoln Road over A Small Periodic Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.