US Bridges

CR 460 over Tanyard Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 5.5 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 000639

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

About this bridge

CR 460 over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 460 over Tanyard 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 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 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 460
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location5.5 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4645, -87.5147
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$770,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 460 over Tanyard Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 460 over Tanyard 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 460 over Tanyard Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 460 over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 460 over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.