US Bridges

County Road 460 over Sledge Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W JCT Ala 33 · Structure no. 019237

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 460 over Sledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 460 over Sledge Creek 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 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 460
CrossesSledge Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT Ala 33
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48167, -87.33333
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2004)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2034
Trucks5%
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$659,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 460 over Sledge Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 460 over Sledge 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 460 over Sledge Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 460 over Sledge Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 460 over Sledge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.