US Bridges

CR 136 over Finney Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 277 Ft West of CR 134 Int · Structure no. 020931

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 136 over Finney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 136 over Finney 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 136
CrossesFinney Branch
Location277 Ft West of CR 134 Int
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58039, -87.47542
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2016)
Projected traffic280 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 136 over Finney Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 136 over Finney 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 136 over Finney Branch carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 136 over Finney Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 136 over Finney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.