US Bridges

Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.01 Mi. W CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 020939

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 448
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.01 Mi. W CO Rt 25
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4459, -87.5063
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 448 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.