US Bridges

County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.05 MI JCT CO 47 · Structure no. 019215

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesSt. Florian Branch
Location0.05 MI JCT CO 47
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87659, -87.62168
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2004)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 61 over St. Florian 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61 over St. Florian Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.