Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Alabama · 1 Mile W Parrish · Structure no. 000133
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 1999
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2020. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakman Parrish RD 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 February 1999.
How much traffic does Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Oakman Parrish RD over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.