US Bridges

CR 460 over Atwood Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 6 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 000638

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460 over Atwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 460 over Atwood Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 460
CrossesAtwood Branch
Location6 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4681, -87.5276
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2000)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 460 over Atwood Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 460 over Atwood 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 CR 460 over Atwood Branch carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 460 over Atwood Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 460 over Atwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.