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County Road 186 over Elam Creek

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Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S JCT CR 87 · Structure no. 019346

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 186 over Elam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 186 over Elam Creek 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 186
CrossesElam Creek
Location0.7 MI S JCT CR 87
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.465, -87.19667
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (83 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 traffic130 (2004)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks6%
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 186 over Elam Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 186 over Elam 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 186 over Elam Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 186 over Elam Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 186 over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.