US Bridges

County Road 324 over Wiley Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.2 MI SW JCT CR 434 · Structure no. 018968

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 324 over Wiley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 324 over Wiley Branch 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 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 324
CrossesWiley Branch
Location0.2 MI SW JCT CR 434
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50861, -87.16194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2003)
Projected traffic130 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$329,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 324 over Wiley Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 324 over Wiley Branch 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 324 over Wiley Branch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 324 over Wiley Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 324 over Wiley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.