US Bridges

Lane Park Road over Branch

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Jefferson County, Alabama · Lane Park RD & Cahaba RD · Structure no. 021387

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Park Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lane Park Road over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Park Road
CrossesBranch
LocationLane Park RD & Cahaba RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4858, -86.7742
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2017)
Projected traffic9 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane Park Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Park Road over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lane Park Road over Branch carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lane Park Road over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Park Road over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.