Wire Road over Lost Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 1 Mile N Townley · Structure no. 009064
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Road over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wire Road over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wire Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wire Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wire Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.