US Bridges

Liles Lane over Clear Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. West I 59 · Structure no. 021862

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liles Lane over Clear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Liles Lane over Clear Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLiles Lane
CrossesClear Branch
Location0.3 Mi. West I 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69598, -86.53257
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$635,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liles Lane over Clear Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liles Lane over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Liles Lane over Clear Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liles Lane over Clear Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Liles Lane over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.