US Bridges

Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · 3 Miles S Parrish · Structure no. 007598

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2033. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantfield RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location3 Miles S Parrish
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68511, -87.29053
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (1991)
Projected traffic875 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasantfield RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.