US Bridges

County Road 150 over Sandy Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2.2 Miles South of Al 20 · Structure no. 020290

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 150 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 150 over Sandy Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 150
CrossesSandy Branch
Location2.2 Miles South of Al 20
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65455, -87.31355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2010)
Projected traffic410 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 150 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 150 over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 150 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road 150 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road 150 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.