US Bridges

Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E JCT CR 434 · Structure no. 020078

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 316 over Flat 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 316
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT CR 434
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54667, -87.15167
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2004)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rt. 316 over Flat 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 Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 316 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.