US Bridges

Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.4MI. E JCT Co. Rt. 82 · Structure no. 017986

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 154A
CrossesMasterson Creek
Location0.4MI. E JCT Co. Rt. 82
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44742, -87.43897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2001)
Projected traffic98 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 154A 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 154A over Masterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.