US Bridges

Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2 MI E Jct. SR 101 · Structure no. 017573

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 314
CrossesBig Nance Creek
Location2 MI E Jct. SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76631, -87.37082
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2000)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance 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. 314 over Big Nance Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 314 over Big Nance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.