US Bridges

SR 101 over Springfield Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2.4 M N JCT SR 101 & SR 2 · Structure no. 013370

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Springfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 101 over Springfield Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,561 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesSpringfield Branch
Location2.4 M N JCT SR 101 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88775, -87.38858
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,561 (2023)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Springfield Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Springfield 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 Springfield Branch carry?

About 4,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Springfield Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Springfield Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.