US Bridges

SR 184 over Town Creek Relief

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1 M W JCT SR184 & SR101 · Structure no. 005333

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Town Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 184 over Town Creek Relief in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,828 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 184
CrossesTown Creek Relief
Location1 M W JCT SR184 & SR101
RouteState Highway 184
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75398, -87.40963
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2025)
Projected traffic3,828 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Town Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Town Creek Relief 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 SR 184 over Town Creek Relief carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Town Creek Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Town Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.