US Bridges

CR 460 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 3.8 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 000641

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460 over Troublesome Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 460 over Troublesome Creek 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 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
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location3.8 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46333, -87.49
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 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 traffic4,130 (2007)
Projected traffic4,274 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$576,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 460 over Troublesome Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 460 over Troublesome Creek 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 Troublesome Creek carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 460 over Troublesome Creek?

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

Who owns CR 460 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.