CO RD 343 over Town Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W of Flat Rock · Structure no. 014920
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 343 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 343 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 343 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 343 over Town 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 343 over Town Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 343 over Town Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 343 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.