US Bridges

CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S JCT CO Rt 214 · Structure no. 008273

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 305
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT CO Rt 214
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55667, -87.26167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1987)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 305 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.