US Bridges

CO RD 400 over Spring Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 4 MI N JCT CO Rt 150 · Structure no. 019803

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 400 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 400 over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2034. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 400
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4 MI N JCT CO Rt 150
RouteCounty Highway 400
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73, -87.28167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2000)
Projected traffic227 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 400 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 400 over Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 400 over Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CO RD 400 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 400 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.