US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc)

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · _1.9 Mi. W. Courtland · Structure no. 021138

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc) in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesBig Nance Creek (mc)
Location_1.9 Mi. W. Courtland
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67167, -87.31667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc) carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc)?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Big Nance Creek (mc)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.