US Bridges

CR 460 over Town Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.7 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 015440

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,780
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 460 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 4,780 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 460
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.7 MI W JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47, -87.455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,780 (2000)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 460 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 460 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 460 over Town Creek carry?

About 4,780 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 460 over Town Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 460 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.