US Bridges

County Road 54 over Town Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.35 MI N JCT CR 59 · Structure no. 018909

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 54 over Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.35 MI N JCT CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42333, -87.40833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$900,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Town Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 54 over Town Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.