US Bridges

Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N CO RD #49 · Structure no. 010927

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2007 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Roa
CrossesLake Lurleen
Location0.3 MI N CO RD #49
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29872, -87.67555
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2007)
Projected traffic98 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen 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 Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Roa over Lake Lurleen?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.