US Bridges

SR 101 over Crossroads Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2 M N JCT SR 101 & SR 64 · Structure no. 003120

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Crossroads Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 101 over Crossroads Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesCrossroads Branch
Location2 M N JCT SR 101 & SR 64
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates35.00003, -87.3595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2023)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Crossroads Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Crossroads 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Crossroads Branch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Crossroads Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Crossroads Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.