US Bridges

CR 124 over Chisholm Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .1 MI West of SR 157 · Structure no. 021844

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Chisholm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 124 over Chisholm Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124
CrossesChisholm Branch
Location.1 MI West of SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9058, -87.67348
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2024)
Projected traffic987 by 2031
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$213,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 124 over Chisholm Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 over Chisholm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Chisholm Branch carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 over Chisholm Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Chisholm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.