US Bridges

Lenlock Lane over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Lenlock Ln. · Structure no. 006319

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,156
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenlock Lane over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lenlock Lane over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,311 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLenlock Lane
CrossesBranch
LocationLenlock Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72285, -85.83423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,156 (2009)
Projected traffic16,311 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lenlock Lane over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lenlock Lane over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lenlock Lane over Branch carry?

About 8,156 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lenlock Lane over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lenlock Lane over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.