US Bridges

CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2.65MI W JCT CO Rt 236 · Structure no. 016884

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesCO Rt 135
CrossesMasterson Creek
Location2.65MI W JCT CO Rt 236
RouteCounty Highway 135
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57, -87.485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1993)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 135 over Masterson 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 Rt 135 over Masterson Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 135 over Masterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.