US Bridges

AL-124 over Lost Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-124 Lost Creek · Structure no. 013376

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-124 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-124 over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesAL-124
CrossesLost Creek
LocationAL-124 Lost Creek
RouteState Highway 124
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81559, -87.38386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2020)
Projected traffic1,657 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-124 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-124 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-124 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-124 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL-124 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.