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County Road 186 over Cold Branch

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Lawrence County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT CR 87 · Structure no. 019345

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 186 over Cold Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 186 over Cold Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 186
CrossesCold Branch
Location1 MI S JCT CR 87
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46528, -87.19722
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2004)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$613,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 186 over Cold Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 186 over Cold 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 186 over Cold Branch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 186 over Cold Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 186 over Cold Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.