US Bridges

County Road 159 over Keaty Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N JCT CO 136 · Structure no. 019455

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 159 over Keaty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 159 over Keaty Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 159
CrossesKeaty Branch
Location0.4 MI N JCT CO 136
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98488, -87.42944
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2004)
Projected traffic110 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 159 over Keaty Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 159 over Keaty 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 159 over Keaty Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 159 over Keaty Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 159 over Keaty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.