Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · Luke Rivers RD · Structure no. 017016
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek in Washington 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luke Rivers RD over 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 Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Luke Rivers RD over Bilbo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.