US Bridges

Cr. 23 over Borden Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.10 MI South of CR 24 · Structure no. 020932

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 23 over Borden Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 23 over Borden 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 23
CrossesBorden Branch
Location1.10 MI South of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42771, -87.51156
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2016)
Projected traffic70 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 23 over Borden Branch built?

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

What condition is Cr. 23 over Borden 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 23 over Borden Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 23 over Borden Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 23 over Borden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.