US Bridges

C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N JCT CO RD # 224 · Structure no. 009297

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 RD # 309
CrossesWilson Branch
Location0.8 MI N JCT CO RD # 224
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93553, -87.64152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1989)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 RD # 309 over Wilson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C0 RD # 309 over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.