US Bridges

County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch

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Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E N JCT CR 460 · Structure no. 019203

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location0.3 MI E N JCT CR 460
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47, -87.505
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2004)
Projected traffic95 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Tanyard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.