New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek
GoodWalker County, Alabama · Parrish · Structure no. 016482
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 650 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns New Oakman HWY over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.