US Bridges

Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT SR 33 · Structure no. 016158

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 298
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57333, -87.24167
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1987)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks3%
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$702,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 298 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 298 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.