US Bridges

Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · 3 Miles S HWY 269 · Structure no. 007600

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
450 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Tutwiler 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTutwiler RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location3 Miles S HWY 269
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63661, -87.251
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Tutwiler 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tutwiler RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.