US Bridges

W Lawrence ST over Town Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT Gaines Ave · Structure no. 000093

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lawrence ST over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W Lawrence ST over Town Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lawrence ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI W JCT Gaines Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.505, -87.075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2002)
Projected traffic900 by 2028
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lawrence ST over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lawrence ST over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W Lawrence ST over Town Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Lawrence ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Lawrence ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.