US Bridges

CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 010054

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 176
CrossesAlmon Branch
Location0.6 MI W JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47333, -87.30167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (1992)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 176 over Almon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 176 over Almon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.