US Bridges

CR 330 over Gray Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 200 Ft East of CR 327 I · Structure no. 020930

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 330 over Gray Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 330 over Gray Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 330
CrossesGray Branch
Location200 Ft East of CR 327 I
RouteCounty Highway 330
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50481, -87.121
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 330 over Gray Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 330 over Gray 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 CR 330 over Gray Branch carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 330 over Gray Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 330 over Gray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.