Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 2 Mile N HWY 18 · Structure no. 006887
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Lockhart Hill RD over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.