Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Alabama · 1 Mile N Oakman HWY · Structure no. 000004
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2013
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2013.
How much traffic does Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.