US Bridges

Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · Off John Johnston Road · Structure no. 017013

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLuella RD
CrossesTrib Bilbo Creek
LocationOff John Johnston Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25046, -88.05242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic126 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Luella RD over Trib Bilbo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.